9 Sep 2006 04:27
Statement from National Geographic Society on Journalist Paul Salopek
From National Geographic Magazine Editor in Chief Chris Johns
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ — The following is a statement from National Geographic Magazine Editor in Chief Chris Johns:
I am overjoyed that Paul Salopek and his Chadian assistants will be freed, and I thank Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir for it. This is also victory for freedom of the press. Paul is a sensitive and careful reporter and I look forward to more of his insightful writing in National Geographic magazine.