Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Two Swedish journalists who entered Ethiopia with Somali rebel group are jailed for 11 years

Mail Online

  • Johan Persson and Martin Schibbye found guilty of supporting terrorism
  • Accused of making journey into Ethiopia from London
  • Lawyer says they are considering an appeal
  • EU raises concerns about freedom of media in Ethiopia
  • Johan Persson and Martin Schibbye found guilty of supporting terrorism

  • Two Swedish journalists have been jailed for 11 years after illegally entering Ethiopia with a Somali rebel group.
    A judge ruled that the two freelances - Johan Persson and Martin Schibbye - must serve 'rigorous imprisonment' following their convictions for supporting terrorism last week.
    Ethiopian troops captured them six months ago during a clash with rebels in eastern Ethiopia's troubled Somali region, a no-go area for reporters.
    And here is the rest of it.