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Hi, this is Peter Greste.

Please leave a message.

Oh, hi Peter, this is Ros.

Listen, Richard is off for Christmas

and Cairo is still in chaos.

So we need you to guard the post there if there's big news.

Only two or three weeks.

Call me ASAP. Thank You.

THE JOURNALIST

This film is based on true events

CAIRO, EGYPT DECEMBER 27, 2013

After holding

Egypt's first president democratically elected

leader of the Islamic Movement,

Mohammed Morsi,

military-backed interim government

officially stated Islamic Movement

as a terrorist group...

...three years after the revolution

who overthrew President Hosni Mubarak, thousands of demonstrators returned

to Tahrir Square, Cairo...

Hmm... maybe 5pm.

5 o'clock at the latest.

Yes. Okay. Bye.

Mr Morsi, first leader

democratically elected

overthrown by the military after only a year in office

He and many senior figures Islamic Movement

arrested and TV stations as well the group's newspaper

closed...

Yesterday's events

and Wednesday's massacre

over more than 4,000 demonstrators on the street

as well as efforts to cover up the news

made the Egyptian people angry

...to stop the massacre in Egypt

and Iran warns of the risk of civil war

This four-finger greeting has become a symbol people's resistance

who took to the streets today in large quantities.

The demonstrators clearly showed it

how ready they are against the government.

Now let's see is the government ready?

carry out mass arrests.

It's always Friday

confrontation day.

Intermediate test of determination Egyptian anti-government demonstrators

and the police.

It happened two days

after the government stated Islamic Movement

as a terrorist group.

The Ministry of Home Affairs warns

anyone who joins the demonstration supports the Islamic Movement

will be imprisoned for five years

on charges of spreading terrorist ideology

In Nasr City, Cairo

and in other cities across the country,

thousands of people descended after Friday prayers

This four-finger greeting become a symbol of resistance

the people who took to the streets today

in large quantities.

The demonstrators clearly showed

how ready they are challenging the government

Now let's see is the government ready

carry out mass arrests

Peter Greste, Al Jazeera.

I really feel it this country will die,

that we will all die.

You have no power, you can't speak,

you see your friends disappear

and you can only hear and see but all that sounds is lies,

all that is visible is death.

What life is left for me--

Wait a minute.

- Who? - Security. Police.

Mr Peter?

Yes. Who are you?

You... police?

Why are you here?

You come with us.

Good. I need to see ID, please. Why are you here?

We are from the Ministry of Home Affairs.

OK, can you...

Can you please show identification?

What's in the safe? Open.

I won't open the safe before looking at the ID.

You can open it yourself or we take the master key.

The choice is yours.

Good. Okay.

Okay, look, it's just... it's...

...money for my trip.

I'll be here in two weeks.

Is this yours?

Yes. Or Al Jazeera's. Media organizations.

I work for them. I'm a journalist. You understand?

This money belongs to Al Jazeera?

Yes. Yes, this...

For the cost, yes.

Good.

Time to go.

Go where?

Time to go.

Sit down.

Are you alright?

Yes. What happened to you?

Long story. I'll tell you later.

What is this about?

I'll take care of it. We'll be fine.

Why are you hiding in the Marriott Hotel?

- Hide? - Where is there hiding? This, uh--

There are security cameras at every gate, every passage.

We are from Al Jazeera. We are journalists, not Islamists.

So what do you do with the Islamic Movement?

- Politician interviews. - We--

- That's a journalist's job! - We are journalists.

Why are you not accredited?

Because...

...accreditation needed four weeks

and I've only been here three weeks.

Where's your permission?

to use all this equipment?

OK, this is standard media equipment

which does not require permission.

Why do you work for Al Jazeera?

May I go back to my room?

You won't go back to the room.

Fahmy.

Mr Peter, how are you?

How are you?

Peter, Menes once helped me did CNN coverage a year ago.

Good.

I'm just replacing a few weeks, Menes.

I need a wallet, belt, and your watches, gentlemen.

Of course, Menes.

Have you heard the news about Baher?

His house was raided. He was arrested.

His family?

His wife and children are safe.

But the dog was shot.

They took us to National Security for interrogation.

They are very tough people.

They're not playing around.

Hey!

We are together. We have to... we have to stay together.

We're together-- I'm with him! We are together!

Fahmy! Tell them we have to stay together!

I am very hungry.

Food.

Flight 473 to Mogadishu

now open for passengers...

Sorry to have to take them.

Mmm.

Mr. Greste.

Monica Fabrizzi from Australian Embassy.

Oh. How are you? Hopefully you know what's going on here.

This is Kali, one of our translators.

- How are you? - Hello.

So, what's going on here?

There are people on Al Jazeera who called our emergency number in Canberra

and tell you about your situation.

What are you doing?

I... I didn't do anything.

I... I...

I don't know what this is about.

Any accusations?

As far as we know, no.

We believe you are under arrest for questioning.

OK, so, what can you do?

We can tell your family about your situation

and provide news if necessary.

But about legal aid what you might need,

we are not allowed to give or recommend legal counsel.

So...

...what could happen after this?

OK...

...depending on the accusation... it could be anything.

I think they thought I'm a spy.

And I'm not a spy. I'm a journalist.

I understand.

What... the worst can they do it?

There is an official process.

Good afternoon.

I-i-i... That's all?

Excuse me.

Sigh...

Mr Prosecutor, I don't know what accusations... if any

which was addressed to me.

I don't know either what are the consequences.

You will find out soon, Mr. Greste.

I've seen your report on Al Jazeera

since you were in Cairo.

Not much and not interesting.

I agree. So, why am I here?

That's my question too.

You're an investigative journalist and award-winning war correspondent.

Why are you wasting time here

making light news in Cairo, Mr. Greste?

For the umpteenth time...

...I'm just substituting colleagues at Christmas.

Only a few weeks' work.

You think I have other motives?

Everyone in Cairo has other motives, Mr. Greste.

Mr Prosecutor. Sorry I'm late.

My friend Mughlis, how are you? This is Mr. Peter Greste.

Ah, Mr. Greste.

How are you?

Al Jazeera appointed me in your name...

if you agree I am a legal advisor.

Yes. Yes. Nice to meet you, Mr Mughlis.

Let's start?

These are the allegations we are looking at.

First...

become a member of a terrorist organization.

Second... fund it terrorist organization.

Third... support terrorist organization.

Fourth...

intentionally broadcasting false information

to spread fear and unrest with the intention of shaking Egypt

and defaming the government.

There are also other accusations.

Broadcast without permission,

possess broadcast equipment without a permit,

working as a journalist without permission.

How do you respond?

That doesn't make sense.

- Oh Lord. Oh! - Oh...

Oh my!

I... Ouch.

- That's okay. That's okay. - Oh Lord.

You really don't want to be here, do you?

Are you alright? I heard This is a bit difficult for you.

I'm sick of this politics, Pete.

Yes.

Me and management not in line.

I think they will fire me

if I refuse this coverage.

Roger and I should currently planning a wedding.

I mean...

I love Chloe. I think he loves me too.

What did I do flying to Mogadishu?

TORA PRISON 5 DAYS AFTER ARREST

What?

So, you heard from Jill?

Jill? Uh... yeah.

Yes, we talked... a few days ago.

He is nice. He looks good.

What?

What are you running from?

You know what happened. I...

I disappointed him. Critical.

And...

Come on, we've already discussed this.

You're still running.

Well, many years,

we spend life

in the most dangerous place in the world.

And for what?

Oh, you know,

for me—I'm sure it's the same for you—

that's... money, sex, and fame.

Come on, we're journalists.

We're good at this.

But for you there is nothing else.

It's adrenaline. You're addicted.

Yes. So?

I mean, you too been in many war zones like me.

Is not it?

Yes.

You still believe me, right?

I have complete trust in you.

I just worry sometimes do you believe in yourself.

Psst!

Mr Peter?

From Australia?

Al Jazeera?

Yes.

Yes!

I'm Peter Greste.

My name Alaa Abd El-Fattah.

Welcome to Tora Limen.

You're in the political wing this prison.

Are you Alaa Abd El-Fattah? I've read about you.

I'm flattered, Mr. Peter.

But how do you know me?

We've been waiting for you to join.

It's hard to be in the dark here.

Okay.

All of us here are...

community leader, political party members,

activist group.

So you're in solitary confinement.

That's standard procedure until they decide what will be done to you.

You are totally not alone, Mr. Peter.

You will have no social contact at least ten days.

You can live in your own head?

Thank You.

FERNANDO PESSOA BOOK OF ANXIETY Edited and Translated by Richard Zenith

Mr Peter.

Are you alright?

Yes, Alaa.

Thank You.

Hide from the guards.

Only three days left of isolation.

Yes.

I thought the title might cheer you up.

But the book is good.

Correct.

Thank You.

You know, I thought about it be a journalist.

If I get out of here.

I think you'll make a great journalist.

Maybe somewhere else.

Where do you think?

Anywhere.

But what's the point?

Mr. Peter, I want to write about justice, freedom, my family.

Everything I want to write is here.

I thought you would be happier after leaving isolation.

Nice to meet again.

OK... here's a question for you.

According to you

people can be punished by God or karma or whatever

for past sins?

What have you done?

Hmm?

I've seen it many deaths.

Me too.

That's not a sin.

Unless you're the murderer.

No.

You know, friend,

coworkers.

My job.

That's not a sin either.

I've caused a lot of hurt in my life.

I have an ex-wife who I betrayed.

Is it true?

Is that your burden?

What did you do or not in your relationship

nothing to do with why are you here—

at least for this government.

Yes. Yes.

And I don't believe it either universe

have an opinion about that.

I know.

Here, all of us, as you said, Mr Peter...

stuck in trouble.

Feeling sorry for yourself is useless.

But, honestly, I will also say this,

I'm more willing here

for doing something I believe in rather than not knowing why I'm here.

I will secretly pity you.

Oh, thank you very much.

While I'm in prison,

I learned a few things to survive.

And this main lesson...

you won't survive,

let alone staying sane...

...unless you can make peace with yourself.

You are still young

to have this level of wisdom.

Kinda annoying.

"I was nervous when I wrote this.

"I'm in a cold prison cell

"after my first official gym session -

"And I don't want that right to be taken away.

"So valuable are books too

"which my neighbor gave me,

"and paper and pen the one I use to write.

"That's why until now

"I fought my arrest calmly from within,

"to make the authorities understand

"That all this is a big mistake strange thing,

He says I'm stuck in the middle multi-headed political struggle

"which is not mine.

"So our arrest was not a mistake,

and as a journalist, this is my battle.

"I can't pretend anymore all will disappear silently

"And just hope.

"...and just hope.

"As a journalist, I'm committed

"defending fundamental press freedom

"which is without my profession can't work properly -

"which is considered important for open democracy

"in any country,

"including Egypt, with its new constitution.

"Peter Greste, Tora Prison."

LATEST NEWS Journalist speaks out from egyptian prison

Excited words from fellow journalists,

Peter Greste, Al Jazeera correspondent

who was imprisoned in Cairo.

PETER GRESTE Letter From Tora

Egypt Captures Australian journalist Peter Greste is among them three reporters arrested by Egyptian authorities

Australian journalist Peter Greste

vow to continue...

Australian journalist Peter Greste

write an open letter from his cell...

...wrote about his suffering

in Tora's cold cell...

LATEST NEWS

The imprisonment of the Australian journalist

JOURNALIST ARRESTED

and two colleagues from Al Jazeera drew criticism from...

...British colleagues join in the call

immediate release of that team.

Journalists from world media

unite to show solidarity.

Your letter is very good.

Oh.

Thank You.

Do you feel alive again?

Yes.

Slight vibration at the end of the body, yes.

You know there will be consequences. Yes?

That's why I do.

Otherwise, there's no point.

Huh?

What?

You know, I'm serious when I say that I considered

career as a journalist.

So, what's stopping you?

Apart from prison, occasional torment

and the political-military complex

who wants to silence you?

Don't be too pessimistic.

Just write.

Just write.

By the way...

...you will soon have friends.

What do you mean?

I heard you might will join your colleagues.

What... what? What do you mean?

I think they're going to move you.

Maybe because of your letter.

The authorities want you are in the same place.

Under strict supervision.

As a result, Mr. Peter.

Goodbye.

We... journalists from the BBC.

BBC? We already have the BBC here.

Yes, uh, Daud Aweis?

He sent a colleague to pick us up.

I'm from the UK.

Television and radio.

Good reason to spy.

MULHAQ PRISON 19 DAYS AFTER ARREST

You can't have this here.

Only the Koran.

I read your letter.

Is it true?

Mmm.

It's strong. Moving.

Thank you, Fahmy.

But you missed the point.

Excuse me?

That's a wasted opportunity.

Okay. Um...

But it seems that letter

quite impactful too.

Which makes Egypt angry.

We're in an Egyptian prison, Peter.

My main task now is to save myself.

I want to save you too,

but if you believe more on goodness

and Egyptian legal diplomacy,

yeah, good for you, I choose my own path.

That's why I wrote my own letter

on behalf of the three of us.

What do you mean? What are you writing?

That we are pawns in a political game.

Good. I agree.

Egypt hates Al Jazeera.

President Sisi wants to destroy them as a media organization.

You suggest we confess something?

No.

I don't think we admitted anything.

That's the right way.

But... we condemn Al Jazeera as pro-Islamic Movement

and express full support for President Sisi.

That's our best defense, I promise.

And that's what you wrote in your letter?

That's what you call our defense?

Yes.

Did... did you show the letter to the lawyer?

No need.

Oh Lord.

What, so white people great write

and Arabs write rubbish, is that what you mean, Peter?

So, not much has changed?

They shot Gatsby.

My dog.

He didn't even attack them.

Just a little growl.

Look.

The most exclusive hair salon in Cairo.

I can get a special members discount if you want.

Yes Masoud

We will be in court in two days

You want the whole world to know

you treat us

Wow.

You know, uh, If you're a girl, Peter, I...

Karel!

Ah!

- How are you? - Nice to meet you.

Wow. It's been a long time.

- Hi, how are you, Kate? - Karel. Thank You.

Thank you for picking us up. We appreciate it.

- This is our car? - Of.

- See, guys? - Thank You.

- We're on time? - Yes, that's perfect.

Oh good.

Salaam Alilaam.

Welcome Khaled, please

Come on, come on in

They are students.

They're a few cells away from us in Scorpion Prison.

They, uh, join our charge.

What do you mean, they join in our accusations?

Like I said.

How can they be accused with us?

I... I don't know them.

We also didn't before at Scorpion.

Sorry, this is crazy.

They're part of our case but we never met?

Legally more efficient, you'll see, Peter.

One trial, not two.

But two of them are pro Islamic Movement.

Good? We can't look too close.

They want to connect us with the Islamic Movement.

Australian journalist Peter Greste will be tried in Egypt

on charges of assisting terrorists and spreading fake news...

The atmosphere is chaotic outside Tora Prison in Cairo

This is a maximum security complex

where Peter Greste was held more than...

...Greste, with journalists

More Al Jazeera,

will be tried on charges helping terrorist groups...

Tonight, the Australian

and his two colleagues will officially declare

not guilty.

His leadership at Al Jazeera will be present in the courtroom

We hope this will be a fair trial

And... we're at a critical point in court now.

Today the Egyptian government silence the press

Journalist beaten,

they were arrested, they were detained

because of carrying out duties.

And some were even killed...

I really hope for a trial

in the case of Al Jazeera journalists

decide based on evidence and not subject to political pressure

...we need to get it local press card

and also special permission for the trial

That's very difficult to do.

So we really want to enter the courtroom

and see exactly what the prosecutor's case is against Peter Greste...

We didn't do anything wrong, Hani

All accusations are false

we believe in Egyptian justice and today they will release us from prison

That's your brother, right?

Yes. That's Andrew.

The defendants' attorneys

can bring them to court

He asked who our lawyer was.

Where is the person you met first?

in Mughal.

Where are the damn Mughlis? He's not there.

Dear Mr Fahmi

And your legal authority

My Honor Abu Bakr

Defendant Fahmi's defense lawyer

I have submitted the file, thank you

Peter Greste?

He asked where your lawyer was.

Lawyer AJ haven't come

The man there is disturbing the trial

Hello, Asqali

What... what is that?

Hell, he was held in contempt of court.

You can't

communicate with the defendant.

You could be thrown into a cell for that!

I will not tolerate it this kind of behavior in my court.

Consider this a stern warning.

Return. Yalla.

This is clearly a mess

one of you already has a lawyer

I hope each of you have a lawyer

We will continue the trial in 2 weeks

Because is closed

What happened to the Mughlis?

Mughal?

My lawyer.

The person Al Jazeera sent the first time I met the prosecutor.

Yes, he is. Correct.

He was arrested

You're kidding.

The day before your first court appearance. On charges of treason.

But Al Jazeera has hired another lawyer.

Uh...

Farag Fathy Farag.

Good.

Listen, we only have a few minutes.

How are Mom and Dad?

They're coming, folks.

Are they coming?

Mr Peter Greste.

Do you have a lawyer?

Your Excellency Judge Naji, I will represent Mr. Christ and Mr. Baher Muhamad if you please

Is that how things are?

Yes, your honor

He asked if Farag was our representative.

Yes, Your Majesty.

All lawyers which is not related to this case

Please leave the courtroom

Your Majesty, I would like to submit a procedural application,

if permitted.

I ask that these charges be dropped

because there are many violations

police code of ethics in this case.

I'm ready to give details--

Thank you, Your Honor

- What is that? - Rejected.

Your honorable judge

All of these boxes contain the evidence of all the defendants

who collaborate with terrorists

It looks like the boxes is their proof against us.

Which clearly shows the defendant

Tuan Peter Greste

Your honor, may we see the photos?

He wants to see the photos.

Request denied.

You're annoying the proceedings, Mr. Greste.

What are you doing?

Making a backgammon board. Big game here.

are you playing

Yes, I play.

Beautiful, right?

Beautiful. Beautiful.

The piece?

Mmm.

Dice?

I'm working on it.

- Double two! - Gosh, you're kidding!

Pumpkin seeds never lie, my friend.

Hey, maybe we should start playing for money, right?

I mean, how is that possible I've never won

a single game from you?

Never! It can't just be luck.

It's not.

Then, how do you do it?

Another four years in prison be with me and you'll find out, Peter.

Show the seeds.

Don't worry, Peter, it might take two years

to be able to compete, but you can.

- Just show me the seeds. - Do you want the seeds? Take.

And Mr Peter Greste attended the meeting?

Yes.

He was also at the demo in Rabba when 650 people died.

That was August 2013, right?

Yes.

But in your written statement

you admit Mr. Greste just arrived in Cairo

on December 12, 2013.

So, how to explain these two statements of yours, Mr. Hussein?

I don't remember.

He claims he was harassed.

Yes. That's enough, Mr. Farag.

Your Majesty, allow me submit evidence,

I have proof that I want to submit -

both transactions and recording -

that Mr. Greste can prove is in Juba, South Sudan,

from July 2013 to October 2013.

I would like to hand over this notebook

and this audio-visual recording as evidence.

This is a procedural matter, Mr. Mara

The session is closed

The next hearing will be held after 3 weeks

Thank you, Your Honor

Because of abandoned

We need to talk about Baher.

My lawyer told my family in Baher's statement

he said you brought a bag filled with money for the Islamic Movement.

I brought 1500 cash for expenses.

You see for yourself.

Peter, we cannot afford to appear divided.

I... That's bullshit. Baher couldn't possibly do that to us.

His voice was echoing in the West.

That's good, right?

No! It embarrassed Egypt.

And that made Sisi cornered.

The, uh, European Union, and your two governments.

What do you mean, my two governments?

Latvia. You have Latvian citizenship, right?

No. No, I don't have--

My father is Latvian, but I am does not have Latvian citizenship.

Now they are speaking out with Australians.

OK...

I mean, all forms Diplomatic pressure is good

I think.

Latvia is part of the European Union. This can benefit us.

You're a stupid obedient student, Peter.

Maybe your intentions are good--

Oh, my intentions are good?

Good grief. Fahmy.

You are extraordinary.

Look, I have a fiancé.

- Baher has a wife and children. - Do you trust this government?

- Do you believe it? - No. No.

I know local politics in ways you don't know.

Oh my God, you keep saying that

as if you were the mayor of Cairo.

OK, here's a warning.

I will separate myself from you in this trial

and I'll ask my lawyer say you are an untrustworthy person.

Wow.

I'll tell the court

that you are a journalist very irresponsible,

that you are careless,

and you are dangerous your comrade's life

for the sake of news

and you can buy it cheap

because you have no morals.

You do it all

just for money and fame.

You already have one "trophy" on your fireplace.

You are happy?

Peter!

Peter! Stop it!

Peter!

Pretty good so far.

Even I was surprised how friendly

local Somalis.

We follow government group

most of the time.

No complaints.

Makes me a little suspicious we are being lied to.

Do you wear a bulletproof vest?

No. Should I?

Yes, I think so too.

Yes, it went a bit wrong.

It's smart because it's clear make you safer

but it can also make you a target.

Someone might want to try it with AK.

And the vest is nice but not that great.

Your Honor

may I take advantage of this opportunity

to convey a statement

He wants to make a statement.

Your Majesty...

...I hereby submit resignation

from Peter Greste's defense and Baher Mohamed.

Their only goal gives Egypt a bad image.

And I can't defend my client

in circumstances like this.

He just knocked us out. Openly.

Yes, just look at it.

I mean...

Shall we look for our own lawyer? like Fahmy?

There must be strong people in the government who threatened Farag, right?

I think it's his resignation so a message to other lawyers.

I mean, the way he does it...

There are no credible lawyers who wants to touch you now.

Mr. Greste.

I want to ask about sensitive matters.

And I don't want to makes you depressed.

Did your negligence cause the shooting? BBC journalist Kate Peyton?

According to reports from Mogadishu Research

the car was parked

outside the safe zone.

Yes.

You weren't shot?

Not hurt at all, right?

Yes. Yes.

So you're lucky?

Uh...

Well, lucky...

"Lucky"... isn't the word I'd use

for that day, Mr. Mansour.

You choose car parking outside the safe zone.

Um...

I... I...

I didn't drive that car.

That car, um...

The car was driven by good people

who works for the BBC,

his name is Mohammed.

A...

And... and Kate w... um...

We...

Um...

We decided to park there

because there is no place in the green zone

and our time is limited.

So you just go along with it?

Well...

I... I...

I thought we were safe because...

We have... we have a security team

and there are soldiers around

and... I...

I...

I think we're safe.

And he was the one who got the bullet, right?

Somali Wing of the Islamic Movement

known as Al-Shabaab, right?

I think so, yeah.

And when the shot is fired, what do you do?

Sorry, I don't...

Which shot you mean, Mr. Mansour?

The shot that hit Kate Peyton.

Uh, no...

There's... Kate...

There is only one bullet. Just one bullet.

So you don't do anything to protect Miss Peyton?

It's just one bullet who came from nowhere.

Unlucky.

We'll be here all day.

Yes.

Bush bombs Samarra.

Three civilians were killed.

Four soldiers died in Ramadi.

Everything is still the same in Iraq.

Seriously, we could be here for hours.

Though this was supposed to be a short visit.

He said there is no parking now. No place. Excuse me.

Do you want me to park on the street?

Should not. That's protocol.

Come on, we just... half an hour inside.

Let's just park on the street.

There are soldiers everywhere. We have security.

Okay.

The evidence clearly shows

that these people are guilty

collaborating with terrorist organizations

to weaken and destroy the great nation of Egypt.

Mr. Greste was carrying a suitcase filled with money to Egypt to pay informants.

The defendant Greste is

and throughout his career

a propagandist who spread disinformation

throughout the Middle East and Africa.

Al Jazeera is clear is a terrorist organization

who conspired with the Islamic Movement to destroy Egypt.

And they are the agents!

That's a complete waste of time.

- Yes. - Yes, glad we came. Correct?

Oh!

- I was promised instructions. - Yes.

I said, we are being lied to.

I mean, they're all too polite.

As soon as you are offered second pot of tea,

You know you won't get anything.

Yes. They are too friendly. Too calm.

Things will soon get messy.

Okay.

Let's go to the port. Let's see what comes in...

- Yes. - ...and what came out.

Ethiopia must have sent something, right?

Yes, let's do that. Let's take a recording.

Karel, let's talk about security--

He said we defaming Egypt's name.

He said we made it up information about Egypt.

Guilty. Seven years.

Australian journalist Peter Greste

sentenced to seven years prison on charges...

Imprisoned for journalism,

family of Australian journalists Peter Greste said

they are disappointed with severe punishment

which was imposed on their son and colleagues at Al Jazeera.

Their anger reverberated throughout the world...

Secretary of State John Kerry

said he called straight away Egyptian foreign minister

to convey

US serious dissatisfaction with the sentence...

...cold and cruel punishment.

It's very disturbing to see this in the midst of Egypt's transition...

This is absurd, embarrassing.

These people, the only “crime” they... are just journalism...

There will be an appeals process,

but it can be very long.

It took almost seven months to get to this point...

We've seen the video.

Nothing burdens them.

This is truly extraordinary.

But this isn't the end, right?

There is still an appeal route, correct?

There's still a chance to appeal.

and that's what must be done Greste family now...

Governments around the world,

human rights organizations, all united,

journalists, too, condemned this.

Because when we start put in prison

just because of what we write and say,

it's the beginning of the end

all forms of democracy.

Fast! Road! Come on, quickly!

Everything will be fine.

♪ Unioshe ♪

♪ E unioshe ♪

♪ Oniwe safi ♪

♪ Makoni pako... ♪

Oh Lord!

Again, you win.

Well, Abdul, that's really not helpful if there is an audience.

Okay?

Don't give up.

Hey.

I'm curious about something

About what?

About what you said to the interrogator.

I... need to know what you wrote in your statement.

Because...

there are some things called—

like the money in my safe and stuff...

And now we will appeal...

My statement is never addressed directly to Peter.

Mmm.

I know, but you did make a statement

and the judge will definitely read it, and...

and we know what it means.

I was there six hours.

I don't know what they ended up recording.

Is... maybe you ever said

if I bring money for the Islamic Movement?

I didn't say that.

But as you know, Peter,

that might be it appeared in my statement.

I...

I didn't say that, it's not like that.

Baher.

We... we...

...have an appeal we need to prepare.

Together.

So if there's anything what we need to know,

we have to be completely clear and honest.

They...

obviously know where I live.

And...

they know I have children

and another one will be born.

I... I just want to go home.

Honestly, I...

I don't remember what I said.

I just... just want to go home.

I'll probably do the same thing.

Playing again?

Yes.

And don't ever feel sorry for me, okay?

If one day I win against you,

I have to know that's my own result.

Good.

Okay?

Hello, kid.

Nothing has changed, right?

- What do you mean, Dad? - Juris, don't start.

We fled Latvia during the war

from the Nazis, then from Stalin.

We arrived in Australia... kind of a blessing.

And now our child is facing seven years in an African prison

because he took the Christmas shift other people in Egypt!

This world is truly crazy!

Juris, please, calm down.

Dad, this isn't helping.

Well, tell me, son, one thing,

there's only one thing I can do to improve the situation.

Michael is in touch with Canberra every day.

Is that so? Good.

How is he? How are things?

Your brother is exhausted.

Like the rest of us.

He's like a dog with a bone. They couldn't stop him.

But he said Canberra can't put much pressure.

Let's make sure the appeal is strong, darling.

Yalla, yalla.

Who's next?

You can trap him in the corner.

Ah.

I know, I know.

You beat the warden. You beat that damn warden.

Please stop saying that, Fahmy.

I know! Okay?

It's better if you don't ruin my plans.

What do you mean, ruin your plans?

My family is using the connection at the Ministry of Home Affairs

to move me to the hospital.

Now we've only been talking for a few days.

But I think once there,

I can extend it for a month or two,

target medical pardon.

Damn, Baher,

you beat the warden playing backgammon?!

- Good grief! - Your ego, bro.

- You're going too far! - My ego is going too far?

Yes!

Mr Peter. Come on.

...your face will appear, okay?

And you know what?

The warden, I play doubles

I have to beat him.

- Let him win. - Let him win?

Bro, if he finds out I lost on purpose, worse.

Egomaniac. You're an egomaniac.

You go around here— "Baher, Baher, look at me..."

I heard you're a skilled player, Mr. Peter.

Ah, yeah, I... I didn't I would call myself an expert.

I've been playing all my life,

but only with family and friends.

Hm.

Same as me.

It helps pass the time.

Exactly right.

You and I are both made from the same dough,

Mr Peter.

Ah.

Oh.

Actually, that was a stupid move.

You played well, Mr. Peter, but...

But that's not the result.

Good game.

Whiskey?

That would be fun.

When I was about 15 years old...

...I want to be a diplomat...

...or journalists.

Well, that's when... I decided

to be a journalist too.

I benefit from an excellent education.

I was inspired by my uncle, Ibrahim.

He's my father's brother.

He's a big name in the world of journalism here,

and in politics.

He is very brave.

What happened to him?

He respected President Sadat, that's what happened.

Then when Sadat was assassinated...

...my uncle wrote Very harsh article

regarding the involvement of the Islamic Movement in the murder.

My uncle was found the next day...

...depending on the warehouse...

...with his hands tied behind his back...

...without fingers and thumbs.

My father lost his job at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

I was expelled from a good school.

Please say...

...Master Peter...

...you didn't come to Egypt...

...to help the Islamic Movement.

I can promise you...

...I'm not here to help the Islamic Movement

or anyone else.

I'm just a journalist who replaces a colleague

for a few weeks at Christmas.

Okay.

I...

really need to pee now.

I'll come back later.

Good luck, Fahmy.

They come. Come, come.

Pick you up. One two three. Go on.

- Argh, argh... - Lower it slowly.

Come on.

Hurry, hurry, hurry.

Good.

That's okay.

They'll take that thing out of you.

I am very scared.

I know. It will be over soon.

And then you will wake up.

And it will...

And you can call Rog

and talk to Chloe.

You promise?

Yes.

- Morning. - Morning.

Egypt's Foreign Minister called Minister Bishop and he made an offer.

He said he could solve your problem if you don't appeal.

Is there anything more specific?

No. Only that.

But, just between us,

now the Egyptian government

I'm under a lot of pressure about you.

So maybe it's time to push back.

Okay.

So I am now

in an Egyptian prison as a convicted terrorist...

...and the only real legal recourse to come out is an appeal.

And now they say...

they will set me free if I don't appeal?

You really hope I do believe them, Monica?

Mr. Peter, please listen to me carefully.

Cancel your appeal.

Sami...

You know as well as I do,

if I cancel the appeal, it's an admission of guilt.

I know.

And...

that's what makes this So negotiations are interesting.

Okay.

It's simple.

If it's your government give something written

to me and the Australian Embassy,

then we will consider the offer.

Which will definitely leak.

Sami, I can say now...

...if I don't get something signed

on official government letterhead,

this won't happen.

You still don't understand, do you?

This is Egypt.

You have to make a deal.

Are Fahmy and I mentioned?

No. Not specifically.

But I... I won't make a deal without you guys.

Listen, we have two days to file an appeal, so...

So if we don't submit this Friday, do we lose the right to appeal?

How can we believe them, Peter?

Yes, we can't.

What?

We have to do something dramatic, something heavy.

We have to do something which is shown to supporters

that we struggle inside like they were fighting outside.

What are you thinking about?

Hunger strike.

Listen...

Our appeal goes in on Friday. Okay?

If they don't answer within 90--

Listen. Hear.

If they don't answer within 90 days,

then, yeah, yeah, we strike, okay?

We said, "We are suing you check our appeal."

Okay? Obviously so.

It is achievable.

90 days?

I don't want to wait 90 days for a false appeal!

I'm sure it will be too late.

Now... now is the time to apply pressure.

You could really die if you do this.

You know? You have to prepare your body.

I know you think patiently is a good strategy,

but the kids were still young.

They can't wait, they lose valuable time.

Have you told your wife?

Not yet.

There is a way to do this. Okay?

First, tell your family.

They will worry.

The only way... to get through this

is to let the world know.

If... if they don't give permission to appeal,

I'll be the first to strike.

But I will... I will...

I'll tell my family, I'll let the Embassy know

and I will prepare my body.

Because then, I still have a chance.

Baher...

I don't...

I won't sit in this cell

and watch you die in vain.

Because I'm about to start hate you for it. Okay?

And I really don't want to must hate you.

Life or death.

Ah.

Mr. Greste.

Yes.

Uh... sorry, there seems to be a misunderstanding.

I think we will meet people from the Australian Embassy.

I'm also from the Embassy.

Latvian Embassy in Cairo.

I'm Ambassador Iveta Sulca.

Oh, nice to meet you, Iveta.

Fair misunderstanding.

Mr. Greste, I have something for you.

Um... what... what is this?

I am proud to give you EU/Latvia passport.

We already know your parents the last few months.

They asked for our help about your case.

As you know,

Russia has many interests in Latvia now

and much influence in Egypt.

The European Union is a trading partner Egypt's largest.

So... we have influence now.

Master Peter! Master Peter!

You can appeal.

- What? - You're on TV. You can appeal.

Our appeal accepted?

- Yes? - Yes, yes.

- Our appeal! - Good luck, Mr. Peter.

Oh! Hey, Baher!

- Hey! Our appeal was accepted. - What?

- We can appeal. - Is it true?

We can appeal!

We can...

- Mr Greste. - Yes.

I took out a small bullet. 9 millimeters.

There is a lot of internal bleeding,

but he should be fine.

Oh!

He won't wake up for several hours.

- Thank You. - Yes.

Thank You.

There is still no outcome of the appeal announced.

I know.

And there is no retrial date yet.

I know.

And...

...it's day 31.

They have 30 days to announce it and set a hearing date.

They are playing with us.

I feel guilty because I keep saying it to Baher and the children

they have to trust the process.

N-n...

What choice do we have?

There is no process.

Being caught here is like being dropped

in the middle of a fucking Escher picture.

There is no way out.

This will end, Pete, I promise.

We will not give up.

They will never free us.

They will never free us

because they need to send a message to the West.

They need to send a message to journalists.

So...

I've made my decision.

I...

I will attack.

How?

Hunger strike.

Oh... come on.

Do not be stupid.

I need you to do something, okay?

I need you to tell the press

that there are five of us, okay?

Ada Ba—Listen to me. Listen to me.

Listen to me.

There are five of us.

Baher, me, and the three children.

They will try to separate us.

Okay? They might do that.

And they might will try to hide us.

So...

...I need you to spread that message.

Okay? That's important.

Wait a week.

Then hold a press conference.

Maybe this is arrogance,

but I think the media going to be excited about this

because this concerns them all.

Mom and Dad will very angry with you.

Yes.

So, you and Mike...

...gotta help with that, okay?

- Yes? - What if they refuse?

Father and mother?

Of course they will say no.

Yes, what if they ban you?

Just say I have no choice.

No choice, guys.

Can't sit here anymore doing nothing.

Can't.

Hey...

Come on.

Hey.

Can you go back to the hospital?

- Why? What is it? - Listen to me.

Can you go back to the hospital right now?

Quick.

- Mr Peter? - Yes.

Major Sami, you go see him.

- Now? - Now. Yes.

Fine, give me ten minutes. I changed clothes.

Not now. We're leaving now.

Yes?

Sorry, Sami, guard won't let me change clothes.

There is a problem?

I have, uh, news.

Yes?

You will go from here.

Didn't I come in? all the prisons in the country?

You're going home.

Return to Australia.

I... I don't understand...

The embassy is on its way.

Uh...

Maybe another half hour.

I... I don't understand, Sami.

You'd better go and... pack your things.

Um...

J...

If I go, are the others going too?

You better not ask anything.

Just go now. Yalla.

Fast.

I don't have time to... cheap sentimental.

Alas?

Alas?

Alas!

Alas!

What is it?

Peter, what's wrong?

Is there a verdict?

I'm going home.

They released me.

I am so sorry.

I am so sorry.

He died?

Yes.

I am so sorry.

I'm so sorry, Rog.

He died.

Yes, he was shot.

He was shot?

Die.

Yes.

By whom?

Um... we don't... they don't know.

Um...

There's... Police are investigating.

Weren't you there, Peter?

Don't you see?

Um... it's just one shot

and I don't... I didn't see anything.

Um...

I didn't see anything. There is security everywhere.

I don't... I...

I don't even know Kate's been shot.

I'm so... so sorry.

I'm so sorry, Roger.

Peter Gresie was released on February 1 2015

He is still a terrorist fugitive from the Egyptian government

Baher Mohamed and Mohamed Fahmy were pardoned eight months after Peter's release

"fake news that threatens national security" He is still in prison

Kate Peyton died in Mogadishu on February 9, 2005. The killer was never identified

Since Kate Peyton's death, more than 1700 journalists have died all over the world because of their work

for carrying out their duties

A total of 547 people are still detained in 45 countries

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