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JUBA - 12 Jun 2018

Detained freelance cameraman released in Juba

Photo: Gatdet Chuol Riek
Photo: Gatdet Chuol Riek

Gatdet Chuol Riek, a freelance cameraman for the Associated Press, was released this evening after being detained on Monday.

He was released after being summoned by National Security Service in Juba following a trip to Upper Nile region.

A source told Radio Tamazuj this evening that Gatdet was released but National Security officials seized his phone.

“National Security officials said they want to monitor him closely, he said.