It is imperative that local officials in this troubled and lawless region act swiftly to save the life of this brave journalist.
While we're glad that our colleague has been freed, the coercive circumstances of his release are alarming. Saudi officials must allow him to continue his work without further persecution.
We call on you to ensure that the U.S. military cease the use of these detentions at once and that officials credibly explain the basis for the detentions of those currently being held, or release them immediately,
It is outrageous that a journalist should be thrown into jail for investigating the behavior of public officials and held without due process.