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Venezuelan security forces detained at least 14 journalists covering recent political events, amid widespread repression and military presence in Caracas, as the government cracks down on dissent following the US forces' seizure of Maduro, with ongoing arrests and restrictions on media and public expression.
Venezuela has detained at least 14 journalists and seized communication devices following the recent capture of Nicolás Maduro, with authorities restricting independent reporting and cracking down on media outlets amid political turmoil and US-led actions.
Chicago journalist Steve Held was detained while covering protests outside the Broadview ICE facility, with reports indicating he was released after detention. The protests involved federal agents using chemical irritants and non-lethal weapons against demonstrators, raising concerns about press freedom and law enforcement conduct. Multiple Chicago newsrooms and advocacy groups have called for his immediate release and condemned the actions of federal agents.
Iran has detained Iranian-American journalist Reza Valizadeh, who worked for the U.S.-funded Radio Farda, amid rising tensions with the U.S. and Israel. Valizadeh's arrest coincides with the 45th anniversary of the U.S. Embassy takeover in Tehran. The State Department is working with Swiss partners to gather more information, as Iran has a history of using Western detainees as political leverage. Supreme Leader Khamenei has threatened a "crushing response" to U.S. military actions in the region.
Egyptian journalist Karim Asaad has been detained by authorities following his coverage of a plane seizure in Zambia, according to fact-checking platform Matsda2sh. Asaad was arrested from his home, and his whereabouts remain unknown. The platform accused security forces of assaulting Asaad's wife and threatening their child during the arrest. The Egyptian Press Syndicate's Freedoms Committee has called for Asaad's release and an investigation into the alleged assaults. Egyptian authorities have not commented on the situation. Egypt is known for its crackdown on dissent and is among the top jailers of journalists globally.