Journalists Imprisoned in Eritrea (1)
(as of 12-31-97)
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Ruth Simon,  Agence France-Presse Imprisoned: April 25 Simon, an Eritrean national who works as a correspondent for the Agence France-Presse news agency, was arrested and charged with endangering state secuirty. In a story she filed the day before, she had quoted President Issaias Afewerki as saying Eritrean troops were fighting alongside rebels in neighboring Sudan.     At press time, Simon remained in detention. Her colleagues have been denied visitation. She is allowed visits from her family members only. In a letter to Afewerki, CPJ called for Simon’s immediate and unconditional release. According to the Eritrean foreign ministry, Simon has been charged under a press law which states that "any journalist who disinforms the public or any institution is liable to the damage he/she may cause as a result."

Please send appeals to: His Excellency Issaias Afewerki  President of Eritrea  Asmara, Eritrea  Fax: 291-1-125123

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