In his first interview since his release from an Egyptian prison, Peter Greste has revealed his extreme angst at leaving behind his colleagues but also expressed relief. “I feel incredible angst about my colleagues, leaving them behind. Amidst all this relief, I still feel a sense of concern and worry. If it’s appropriate for me to be free, it’s right for all of them to be freed,” said the Australian journalist. “When you spend 400 days in such close proximity with people, you get to know them really well. It was a really difficult moment walking out and leaving the prison, saying goodbye to those guys, not knowing how much longer they will have to put up with this.” Greste explained that the release from prison and deportation took him by surprise. While jogging as part of his exercise, the prison warden called him over and told him it was time to go. “I wasn’t expecting [to be released] at all. I woke up thinking of the campaign ahead of us. I went for a run and the prison warden called me over and told me it’s time to pack…
Watch The First Interview With Peter Greste After His Release From An Egyptian Prison
February 2, 2015
