Iraq: Independent journalist detained in Baghdad: Nadir Dendoune

Index Number: MDE 14/002/2013
Date Published: 8 February 2013
Categories: Iraq

Independent journalist Nadir Dendoune was arrested in Baghdad, Iraq, on 23 January. He was arrested for taking pictures without prior approval from the authorities. He appeared before the Central Criminal Court on 5 February but has not yet been charged. He is detained in an intelligence detention facility pending investigation.