Doha: Two Al Jazeera television journalists who had been detained by the Nigerian military since March 24 have been freed, the broadcaster said in a statement yesterday.
Ahmed Idris and Ali Mustafa, both Nigerians, have been allowed to leave the Maiduguri hotel where they were detained and return to the network’s Abuja office.
“We’re pleased for Ahmed and Ali that their ordeal is over,” said Salah Negm, director of news for Al Jazeera English. “They’re looking forward to spending some time with their families and loved ones. I know that both of them want to thank everyone that helped secure their release, including NGOs, politicians and fellow journalists,” Negm added.
The pair were detained in the northeast, where troops were battling Boko Haram militants.
AFP
