US congressman pushes for release of detained Al Jazeera staff
- 10 years ago
A US Congressman has pressed the White House on its efforts to free Al Jazeera journalists detained in Egypt.
Speaking at a House Armed Services Committee hearing on Tuesday, Hank Johnson said freedom of the press was an important part of any democracy.
Speaking at a House Armed Services Committee hearing on Tuesday, Hank Johnson said freedom of the press was an important part of any democracy.