RIUJ condemns illegal arrest of Capital TV journalist, calls for his release
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 4 April 2018
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The Rawalpindi-Islamabad Union of Journalists has voiced strong opposition to the detention of Malik Abdul Jabbar. The call for his release highlights concerns over journalists' rights.Summary
ISLAMABAD - The Rawalpindi-Islamabad Union of Journalists (RIUJ) on Wednesday condemned the illegal arrest of senior reporter Malik Abdul Jabbar of Capital TV and called for his immediate release.
The union said in a statement that Jabbar was picked up from his home in Wah Cantt by Sialkot Police. It did not say anything about the charges against the journalist.
Afzal Butt, President of Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ), and Mubarak Zeb Khan, who heads RIUJ, have called on the interior minister to order the journalists release and take notice of this illegal police action.
Key Points
- Malik Abdul Jabbar, senior reporter at Capital TV, was arrested at his home.
- The Rawalpindi-Islamabad Union of Journalists has condemned the arrest.
- No charges against Jabbar have been disclosed by the authorities.
- Leaders from PFUJ and RIUJ have urged the interior minister to intervene.
- The incident raises alarms about the treatment of journalists in Pakistan.
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