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Ukrainian journalist alleges brutal detention in Austria
The journalist alleges he and others were detained in Austria and treated as terrorists, raising press freedom concerns that Austrian authorities haven't yet addressed.
On air: Gloria Vance and Vera Bullock on Late Night BBNPublished
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Gloria Vance · World News AnchorDifferent story. The Kyiv Independent reports a Ukrainian journalist says his detention in Austria was brutal. He says, quote, we were being arrested like terrorists.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThat's awful. A journalist should be able to report without fear. I hope everyone involved can talk it through.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe paper says this raises concerns about press freedom and rights. These are his allegations. Austrian authorities have not been heard in what we have.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSo we wait for their side?
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorWe do. Governments love a statement written after the cameras leave.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorOh, that's cold.
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