Raajje TV journalists released
Mohamed Wisam and Amir Saleem were accused of making a video showing masked men in police uniforms threatening to join an anti-government demonstration.
27 Mar 2018, 9:00 AM
The criminal court has ordered the release of two Raajje TV journalists arrested during an opposition mass protest on March 16.
At the second remand hearing Tuesday afternoon, defence lawyers questioned the lack of evidence apart from a secret intelligence report when police sought to keep them in custody for five more days.
Their arrests came after a ruling party lawmaker claimed Raajje TV had uploaded the video to YouTube, allegations the private broadcaster condemned as “false and baseless” while Reporters Without Borders said the criminal court extended their detention “without any concrete evidence being produced to support a judicial investigation.
Become a member
Get full access to our archive and personalise your experience.
Already a member?
Discussion
No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!
No comments yet. Be the first to join the conversation!
Join the Conversation
Sign in to share your thoughts under an alias and take part in the discussion. Independent journalism thrives on open, respectful debate — your voice matters.
