Saturday, September 09, 2006

US journalist and 2 Chadians released from Sudan jail

UPI/WT report confirms journalist Paul Salopek, jailed on spying charges in Sudan August 6, was released from custody Saturday, officials said. He was freed with his two Chadian assistants.

The men denied the espionage and other criminal charges, but Salopek acknowledged entering the country illegally, a civil violation.

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