Two TRT World reporters briefly detained during Turkish FM’s visit to Saudi Arabia
Uğur Ergan - ANKARA
The reporters identified as Pakistani citizen Hasan Abdullah and cameraman Nihat Yayman were detained at the hotel they were staying in Mecca where they were reporting on the minister’s visit.
They were held under detention for 10 hours and released after Çavuşoğlu briefed the Saudi king about their situation.
On their way back to the country, Abdullah said they had been questioned about Qatar.
He also thanked Çavuşoğlu and consulate staff for their efforts on the release.
Saudi Arabia, UAE and Bahrain broke off relations with Qatar on June 5, accusing it of supporting "terrorism".