Ethiopian police release detained Reuters cameraman without charge


A photograph from the family album shows Reuters cameraman Kumerra Gemechu in this picture released on December 27, 2020. Handout via REUTERS

NAIROBI (Reuters) - Ethiopian police released Reuters cameraman Kumerra Gemechu on Tuesday after detaining him without charge for 12 days.

Police had told his lawyer Melkamu Ogo that their lines of inquiry included accusations of disseminating false information, communicating with groups fighting the government, and disturbing the public's peace and security. However, Ogo said he had seen no evidence.

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