Friday, May 6, 2011

World-wide calls for Syria to release Al-Jazeera journalist



The Guardian

"There is growing concern about the refusal of the Syrian authorities to release Al-Jazeera English journalist Dorothy Parvaz, who was detained on her arrival in Damascus on 29 April.

Parvaz, left, who holds US, Canadian and Iranian citizenship, is being held by one of Syria's myriad security services. It was five days before officials even admitted she was being held.

Calls for her release have come from international press freedom organisations, such as the Committee to Protect Journalists and Reporters Without Borders, and from many of Parvaz's current and former colleagues.

Parvaz, 39, is an experienced journalist who recently reported on the Japanese earthquake and tsunami for the network.

"We are worried about Dorothy's welfare, security and safety. Syria should release her immediately," said a spokesperson for Al-Jazeera

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