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[wanabidii] Africa: Reported Release on Bail of Six Journalists in Eritrea

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Reported Release on Bail of Six Journalists in Eritrea


Press Statement
Jen Psaki
Department Spokesperson
Washington, DC
January 27, 2015


The United States welcomes reports of six journalists released on bail in Eritrea. We note with deep concern that the government continues to detain other journalists, reportedly as many as 17. We encourage the government to take immediate steps to release these additional detainees, all persons detained on the basis of their religious beliefs, members of the G-15, and all other political prisoners. The United States continues to urge that the Government of the State of Eritrea take comprehensive steps to respect human rights and avail its citizens of their fundamental freedoms.


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