Peter Greste
Peter Greste is an Australian journalist and academic known for his work in conflict zones and his imprisonment in Egypt on terrorism charges while reporting for Al Jazeera in 2013. Following a global outcry, he was released after 400 days in prison. Greste has since become a vocal advocate for press freedom and the rights of journalists, and he recently undertook a hunger strike to raise awareness for fellow journalist Alaa Abd el-Fattah, highlighting the continued repression of dissenting voices in Egypt.
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Peter Greste’s story of resilience hits NZ cinemas.
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Australia:
Peter Greste is a professor of journalism at Macquarie University.
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Peter Greste arriving home in 2015 after 400 days spent in an Egyptian jail.
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Peter Greste is an Australian foreign correspondent turned political prisoner who was arrested in Egypt.
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Peter Greste is a professor of journalism and was imprisoned in Egypt while reporting for Al Jazeera.
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