Algeria newspaper manager interrogated in Britain
Ali Fodil
The general manager of Echorouk Ali Fodil was interrogated today by Scotland Yard while in a visit to London from France. The questioning lasted 4 hours and was conducted under Terrorism Act.
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Ali Fodil had called on Arab and Muslim media to break Gaza blockade, when he took part in a talk show on the Arab Channel Aljazzeera. He also announced sending food aid and medical assistance to Gaza children.
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The Examining Officers asked Fodil about his newspaper Echorouk, the largest in Algeria, about the sources of information he publishes and questions related to his political opinions regarding local and international issues.
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Fodil was also subject to body search as well as search of luggage during the questioning.