Palestinian terr. - Journalist Yousef Shayeb freed on bail but defamation trial still looms

Reporters without borders

Reporters Without Borders was relieved to learn of the release on bail two days ago of Palestinian reporter Yousef Shayeb after the payment of two bonds of 5,000 Jordanian dinars (5,200 euros) each. However, the organization remains concerned that the investigation is still open. “We demand that the charges against the journalists be dropped immediately,” it said. “This harassment must cease.” Shayeb had been in detention since 26 March after libel suits were brought against him by the (...)

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