The African Editors Forum condemns arrest of French journalist Antoine Galindo in EthiopiaThe African Editors Forum (TAEF) has strongly condemned the arrest and detention by Ethiopian authorities of the French journalist Antoine Galindo. The premium guild of editors on the continent says it is deeply concerned and alarmed by the arbitrary detention of French journalist Antoine Galindo by the Ethiopian authorities. TAEF therefore demands that:Ethiopian authorities immediately release Mr. Galindo and return his confiscated belongings. Additionally, TAEF calls upon:The African Union and international community to pressure the Ethiopian government to release Mr. Galindo and uphold press freedom. Journalism is not a crime and no journalist should be arrested, detained or tortured for merely doing their job.

Source: Ethiopian News February 27, 2024 15:30 UTC