Parents of Australian journalists Peter Greste say Australian government is doing what it can

May 2, 2014 3:32

L:R Stuart Washington, MEAA, Lois Greste and Juris Greste.

L:R Stuart Washington, Lois Greste and Juris Greste.

The parents of jailed Australian-born Al Jazeera correspondent Peter Greste say they believe the Australian Government is doing what it can to secure the release of their son and and his two colleagues, who have now spent 125 days in an Egyptian jail.

In an emotional press conference, Greste’s father Juris Greste said they would not rest until their son was free. “Our feeling is that the government has worked hard and we certainly believe that everything is being done to secure Peter and his colleagues’ release,” said Juris Greste.

“By this stage, in this sad affair we have come to realise there are so many complexities and so many layers in this whole matter that it is truly difficult to know which approach might be effective in assisting the cause (of their release). We are not leaving a stone or even pebble unturned. As parents we cannot rest until Peter is out and exonerated.”

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Nic Christensen

Nic Christensen worked for Mumbrella from 2013 to 2016, in roles including deputy editor and media & technology editor. He is former media writer for The Australian and has also worked as a reporter for The Daily Telegraph and senior producer for Radio 2GB.

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