These charges were later dropped for lack of evidence, and the journalists were released.

The French government has yet to confirm that the journalists will be released.

The journalists were released two days later after being held incommunicado and without charge.

In the last week, at least one journalist was accused of espionage but was later released.

The journalists were released after thirteen days in custody when a judge dismissed the case.

The journalists were released later that day, although the equipment was reportedly not returned.

As soon as the international community learned of the detention, the journalists and their staff were quickly released.

The journalists were beaten and threatened and released several hours later.

In 2005, several domestic journalists were released from detention.

The four journalists were released by their captors the next day.