Ethiopia: Swedish journalists must be released immediately and unconditionally

Headline Title: Ethiopia must immediately release Swedish journalists 21 December 2011 Two Swedish journalists found guilty by an Ethiopian court were convicted on the basis of their legitimate journalistic work and must be released immediately and unconditionally, Amnesty International said today. Martin Schibbye and Johan Persson were found guilty on charges of ‘Supporting Terrorism’ and ‘Violation of the Territorial or Political Sovereignty’ of the country through illegal entry with the intent to commit a number of prohibited acts. The men will be sentenced on 27…

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