By Ehi Ekhator, Naija Center News
Egyptian authorities has released one of the Al Jazeera journalists, Peter greste who was imprisoned in Cairo for 400 days.
The remaining two journalists, a producer, Baher Mohamed, and the channel’s Cairo bureau chief, Moohamed Fahmy are still in custody.
Julie Bishop, Australian Foreign Mnister confirmed the release and added that Greste had arrived in Cyprus and was eager to reach his country, Australia.
The journalist who was released unconditionally was accomapnied by his brother, Mike and was said to be in good health.
Meanwhile, the Al Jazeera network has said that the remaining two have to be exonerated and the convictions against them tried in absentia also have to be lifted.
The network vowed not to rest in its campaign to free its journalist in Egypt till all have been released.
Mostefa Souag, acting Director General of Al Jazeera Media Network, said, “We’re pleased for Peter and his family that they are to be reunited. It has been an incredible and unjustifiable ordeal for them, and they have coped with incredible dignity. Peter’s integrity is not just intact, but has been further enhanced by the fortitude and sacrifice he has shown for his profession of informing the public. We will not rest until Baher and Mohamed also regain their freedom. The Egyptian authorities have it in their power to finish this properly today, and that is exactly what they must do.”
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Egyptian authority releases Al Jazeera"s journalist after 400 days in detention
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