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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Recent news mentions
Journalist Peter Greste, introducing the event, said: 'Freedom of speech is not abstract – it lives and dies in places like this.'
after all the drama, how did it pan out?
Australia· 2026-03-05
Peter Greste has persuasively argued about the control over information and ideas following 9/11.
The enduring power of journalism in a world of more media and less freedom | News
Jamaica· 2026-01-12
Peter Greste is a journalist portrayed by Richard Roxburgh in his acting career.
Richard Roxburgh on what the world needs right now and the roles he’s still would like to playAustralia· 2025-12-09
Peter Greste’s story of resilience hits NZ cinemas.
The Correspondent: Australian journalist Peter Greste’s story of resilience hits NZ cinemas
New Zealand· 2025-04-17
Peter Greste is a professor of journalism at Macquarie University.
Advocate fights for media freedom act as film is releasedAustralia· 2025-04-06
Peter Greste arriving home in 2015 after 400 days spent in an Egyptian jail.
Good Weekend: The February 15 EditonAustralia· 2025-02-14
Peter Greste is an Australian foreign correspondent turned political prisoner who was arrested in Egypt.
Peter Greste and Richard Roxburgh on making the film The CorrespondentAustralia· 2025-02-14
Peter Greste is a professor of journalism and was imprisoned in Egypt while reporting for Al Jazeera.
A hunger strike to force the release of my friend Alaa Abd el-Fattah – it’s the ultimate weapon of the powerless | Peter Greste
United Kingdom· 2025-02-09
