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UN emphasises importance of press freedom as Israel shuts Al Jazeera
The United Nations has emphasized the importance of press freedom following Israel’s decision to close broadcaster Al Jazeera’s operations in the country. “We stand firmly against any decision to roll back freedom of the press,” said UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric in New York. “A free press provides an invaluable service to ensure that the public is informed and engaged.” Israel’s…
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Africa
Al Jazeera Reporter Released by Tunisian Authorities After Brief Detention
Tunisian authorities released Al Jazeera reporter Samir Sassi on Friday, two days after he was arrested under undisclosed grounds, as confirmed by his lawyer. Sassi, 55, had been taken into custody on Wednesday following a police raid on his residence, during which electronic devices were seized. Lotfi Hajji, Al Jazeera’s bureau chief in Tunis, reported the arrest but noted that…
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Al Jazeera calls for release of its journalists in Nigeria
Al Jazeera has once again urged the Nigerian authorities to release their detained journalists in Maiduguri, Borno State, who have now been detained for a week without any explanation. The detention has been condemned by the Committee to Protect Journalists and the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room, a coalition of organisations working in support of credible and transparent elections. Ahmed…
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Africa
Boko Haram: Two Al Jazeera journalists under house arrest in Borno
Chadian and Nigerien troops are in charge of security and protection of the border town of Damasak in Borno State, according to dictates of the memorandum of understanding establishing the Multinational Joint Task Force against terrorism in Nigeria’s North East, a military source has told PRNigeria. This is as the Nigerian Defence Headquarters announced the restraining of two unaccredited Al…
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Egypt court grants bail to Al Jazeera journalists
An Egyptian court has granted bail to the detained Al Jazeera journalists Baher Mohamed and Mohamed Fahmy. A retrial was ordered by the country’s Court of Cassation last month, overturning a lower court’s verdict that had falsely found them guilty of helping the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood group. “Bail is a small step in the right direction, and allows Baher and…
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