WILKES-BARRE — On Feb. 4 hundreds of people gathered for a Rally for Refugees and Immigrants on Public Square. The peaceful event was organized by Religious Sisters of Mercy, the Peace and Justice Center of NEPA, the Islamic Center of NEPA and the Jewish Community Alliance of NEPA. Here’s a look at what you missed.

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Anas Allouz a Syrian Refugee living in Kingston holds the American Flag during the rally on Public Square Saturday February 4, 2017 2/4/2017 Aimee Dilger|Times Leader
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Noor Almeky, 10, holds a sign and cheers at the rally on Public square Saturday February 4, 2017 2/4/2017 Aimee Dilger|Times Leader
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Taslima Ali,14, and Sameerah Ali, 11, listen to speakers at the rally for refugees on Saturday February 4, 2017 2/4/2017 Aimee Dilger|Times Leader
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A large group came out to Public Square in support of refugees during the rally Saturday February 4, 2017 2/4/2017 Aimee Dilger|Times Leader
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Emily Bolan, 8, holds a sign she made for the refugee rally Saturday February 4, 2017 2/4/2017 Aimee Dilger|Times Leader
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