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2004-01-28 India-Pakistan

A journalist who has been missing since he was arrested with two French reporters five weeks ago has been produced in court on sedition charges, officials said today.
No winner in the dead pool yet.
Khawar Mehdi Rizvi and two others were produced before a judicial magistrate in Quetta. "He was produced before the judicial magistrate and the magistrate remanded him to police custody for investigation," a Baluchistan police official told AFP. Rizvi was arrested on December 16 with reporters Mark Epstein and photographer Jean-Paul Guilloteau of Franceâs LâExpress magazine because the French pair had violated their visa restrictions by travelling to Quetta. Rizvi, Syed Allah Noor and Abdullah Shakir have been charged with sedition, criminal conspiracy and impersonation for allegedly preparing a film of a fake Taliban training camp between Quetta and the Afghan border.

Posted by Steve 2004-01-28 9:25:28 AM|| || Front Page|| [11136 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 I don't understand the purpose of creating and filming a fake terrorist camp. "Pakistan" is the only explanation that I can think of.

Posted by Super Hose 2004-1-28 12:00:02 PM|| 2004-1-28 12:00:02 PM|| Front Page Top

#2 I don't understand the purpose of creating and filming a fake terrorist camp.

The only reason I can think of (assuming it was fake) is to relieve journalists of their wallets.
"Yes, I can take you to meet some Taliban. Very dangerous, have to bribe the border guards, make a contribution in order to get a interview. Plus, food, lodging, a small gratuity for your guide, sales tax..."

Posted by Steve 2004-1-28 12:51:35 PM|| 2004-1-28 12:51:35 PM|| Front Page Top

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