Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON STATE : 2,000 March for Rights in El Salvador

Thousands of demonstrators, many chanting for the release of a U.S. church worker imprisoned in Central America, paraded through Seattle in a “March for Human Rights in El Salvador.” Many of the estimated 2,000 protesters carried crosses, while others pounded drums as they chanted slogans supporting human rights. Signs carried by some of the demonstrators said “U.S. Imperialism out of El Salvador” and “Free Jennifer Casolo,” the U.S. church worker who is being held in El Salvador on charges of hoarding arms and ammunition for leftist rebels. Casolo maintains she is innocent. The march also brought out supporters of other causes. Signs said “Lift the Embargo on Nicaragua” and “Stop the CIA.” The march was part of International Human Rights Day activities.