NAIROBI (Reuters) - Ethiopian police released Reuters cameraman Kumerra Gemechu on Tuesday after detaining him without charge for 12 days. His release today affirms he has done nothing wrong," Reuters Editor-in-Chief Stephen J. Adler said in a statement. Journalists like Kumerra must be allowed to report the news in the public interest without fear of harassment or harm, wherever they are." The Ethiopian police and prosecutor's office did not respond to questions from Reuters on the reasons for Kumerra's arrest and subsequent release. His family missed him every day he was detained, and we are delighted that Kumerra will be home for Christmas."

Source: Ethiopian News January 05, 2021 15:22 UTC