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Richard Medhurst
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Richard Medhurst is an independent journalist and political commentator born in Damascus, Syria. British citizen, fluent in English, Arabic, French and German. Medhurst hosts regular live broadcasts discussing history, US politics, international relations and the Middle East, rooted in an anti-imperialist viewpoint.
Richard Medhurst is a Syrian-British journalist covering US politics, international affairs and the Middle East.
Independent journalist. British π¬π§ Based at UN πΊπ³ Lived around the world π. International affairs, US politics and Middle East. βοΈ [email protected]
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@richimedhurst
I was arrested at Heathrow Airport under the Terrorism Act, Sec 12 because of my reporting.
6 police officers were waiting for me at the entrance of the aircraft.
I was held for almost 24 hours and questioned.
I believe I'm the first journalist to be arrested under this provision of the Terrorism Act.
I feel that this is a political persecution and hampers my ability to work as a journalist.
[Video, link below]
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Direct video link: https://video.twimg.com/ext_tw_video/1825662520398422017/pu/vid/avc1/1280x720/6FhD3p9o1DnzMdXB.mp4
Source: https://x.com/richimedhurst/status/1825663412904288585
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