TNLA Spokesperson: We regret the arrest of journalists at Parliament and will hold the legislators involved to account
Episode 1870, Feb 23, 2022, 08:13 AM
Eight journalists were arrested in Parliament on Tuesday.
The media professionals, including a reporter from Radio Miraya, had gone to Parliament to cover a press conference at the invitation of a group of Members of Parliament.
The media professionals, including a reporter from Radio Miraya, had gone to Parliament to cover a press conference at the invitation of a group of Members of Parliament.
On arrival the reporters had their equipment confiscated and were transferred to another location, before they were eventually released after several hours.
A section of legislators led by, Juol Nhomngek Daniel, the MP representing Cueibet County referring to himself as the 'Leader of the Backbenchers' extended an invitation to media to cover a press conference to explain the challenges affecting MPs in their work and to update the public on the implementation of the revitalized peace agreement in their counties.
A section of legislators led by, Juol Nhomngek Daniel, the MP representing Cueibet County referring to himself as the 'Leader of the Backbenchers' extended an invitation to media to cover a press conference to explain the challenges affecting MPs in their work and to update the public on the implementation of the revitalized peace agreement in their counties.
The Chairperson of the information committee in Parliament, John Agany, says the press conference was illegal.
Agany regretted the incident and says appropriate action will be taken to hold the legislators involved to account.