The International Press Institute calls for the immediate release of the award-winning photojournalist
His strong protest against the arrest of the award-winning photojournalist Nikos Pilosduring the police operation at Refugees of Alexandra Avenue the International Press Institute calls for his immediate release, the Union of Foreign Press Correspondents said in a statement.
Her announcement in more detail Union of Foreign Press Correspondents:
“The Foreign Press Correspondents’ Union unequivocally condemns the arraignment and detention for over four hours already of our colleague and member of our Union, Nikos Pilos.
The photojournalist was in the “Refugees” area of Alexandra Avenue for reporting, when there was a police operation and he was brought in, even though he made his status known.
We hold the authorities accountable and call on them to release our colleague immediately.
The Union will immediately seek meetings with agencies to take measures that will ensure the safety of journalists, correspondents and non-journalists, in carrying out their work safely and without restrictions.
The Board of Directors of EAXT”
At the same time, the International Press Institute (IPI) calls on the Greek authorities to immediately release Nikos Pilos.
🇬🇷#Greece: IPI demands the immediate release of award-winning photojournalist @nikospiloswho has been detained by police in #Athens for more than seven hours. He should have been released as soon as his status as a member of the press was established. @FPAGreece #Mediafreedom pic.twitter.com/RJjOlwVMmI
— IPI – The Global Network for Independent Media (@globalfreemedia) November 22, 2022
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