Libyan TV host Ahmed al-Sanussi arrested after reporting corruption

JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 12 July 2024

Ahmed al-Sanussi, a TV host in Libya, was arrested after covering corruption allegations. The Committee to Protect Journalists condemned the arrest.
Summary

NEW YORK—The Committee to Protect Journalists has called for the immediate and safe release of Libyan television host Ahmed al-Sanussi who was arrested in the capital Tripoli on Thursday.

"CPJ strongly denounces the arrest of Libyan TV host Ahmed al-Sanussi. It is unacceptable that authorities have not disclosed where he is being held or the reason for his arrest," said CPJ Interim MENA Program Coordinator Yeganeh Rezaian. "Authorities must immediately and unconditionally free al-Sanussi and ensure he is returned home safely."

On July 11, security forces arrested al-Sanussi, whose "Flosna" show covers local politics and economics on the independent Wasat TV, and held him in an unknown location, according to news reports, which said that the journalist had recently reported on allegations of government corruption.

As of Friday, al-Sanussi's place of detention and the reason for his arrest remained unknown, a local journalist told CPJ on condition of anonymity, citing fear of reprisal.

CPJ's emails to Libya's Internal Security Agency regarding al-Sannussi's arrest did not receive any response.—A CPJ News Alert

Key Points

Ahmed al-Sanussi arrested in Tripoli on July 11.
His show addresses local politics and economics on Wasat TV.
Authorities have not disclosed his location or the reason for arrest.
CPJ demands his immediate and unconditional release.
Local journalist reported concerns about reprisal for speaking out.

Relevant Topics

Libya

Ahmed AL-Sanussi

Corruption

Media Freedom

Arrest

CPJ

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