Adani protest: French journalists` charges should be dropped, media union says
(The Guardian France)

Hugo Clément surprised at his treatment but thinks his arrest will draw Europe´s attention to the Queensland coalmineA prominent French journalist arrested and charged while covering a protest against Adani´s Carmichael coalmine says he´s surprised and disappointed at his treatment, while Australia´s media union has called for the charges to be dropped.On Monday reporter Hugo Clément and three of his crew members were filming a protest by an activist group near the Abbot Point terminal just north of Bowen when they were were arrested by Queensland police. Related: Adani protest: French journalists arrested while filming anti-coal activities Sign up to receive the top stories from Guardian Australia every morning Related: Australia`s press freedom needs better protection. Here´s where to start | Rebecca Ananian-Welsh Continue reading...