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Bangladesh journalist Salah Uddin Shoaib Choudhury charged with sedition01/25/2004
(For further information about this case, and for information on how to contact officials and rights organizations, please see earlier log entries. ) The sedition charges are apparently related to Choudhury's outspoken stance against Islamist extremism, and his attacks on the media and the government for promoting fundamentalist views. The United States had urged Bangladesh to consider recognizing the State of Israel and Choudhury's campaign, and attempt to talk to a Tel-Aviv writers' conference sponsored by IFLAC, took place against the background of attempts to advocate recognition of Israel. Mr. Choudhury has also volunteered to open a branch of IFLAC in Bangladesh. IFLAC is an Israeli and international NGO that promotes dialogue on the basis of culture. Reports in Middle Eastern and Bandladesh media advanced the fantastic claim that IFLAC is a branch of the Israeli Mossad, and that Mr. Choudhury was engaged in espionage for Israel. These charges may also be brought against him. Mr. Choudhury has written from jail to an Israeli foreign office official, Mr Ilan Flus, Director of the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs, asking for Israeli help. However, this may not be a practical possibility. Israel has no diplomatic relations with Bangladesh, and any help coming from Israel may be viewed as "evidence" supporting the state case of "sedition" against him.
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Replies: 7 comments I have written to my USA congressional representatives. Please tell Mr. Choudhury he is not forgotten and admired for his bravery. Posted by Karen @ 01/27/2004 10:29 PM CST Mr Choudry you are definately not forgotten and I really admire you for your bravery and for what you are trying to do! Posted by Laura Liben @ 01/31/2004 07:58 PM CST
Australian MP asks Bangladeshi government to release journalist imprisoned for attempting dialog Hopefully, others will do the same. Posted by Paul R @ 02/05/2004 08:31 AM CST With respect and admiration for the courage you've shown in standing up for what is right. Posted by Margo Spitz @ 02/07/2004 05:30 PM CST
WE DO ADMIRE YOUR COURAGE, TO STAND UP FOR PEACE, HOWEVER IT APPEARS THAT IN BANGLODESH IT IS AN OFFENCE TO STAND UP FOR WHAT IS RIGHT. Posted by FRED STEINER @ 02/08/2004 01:33 PM CST Everyone knows that it is not easy to preach peace in an hostile area without awaited risks but braves men continue their steps in spite of the hostility and risks..My respect and admiration Salah, we will never forget you . Posted by Abdelkader Amlou @ 02/08/2004 02:47 PM CST Go to hell!! U traitor!! Posted by Bushra @ 02/10/2004 12:16 PM CST Please do not leave notes for MidEastWeb editors here. Hyperlinks are not displayed. We may delete or abridge comments that are longer than 250 words, or consist entirely of material copied from other sources, and we shall delete comments with obscene or racist content or commercial advertisements. Comments should adhere to Mideastweb Guidelines . IPs of offenders will be banned. |
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