MSF chief in Sudan arrested on spy charge

News May 30, 2005

The Head of the Sudan Mission of the humanitarian organisation Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Paul Foreman has been arrested. Foreman is charged by Khartoum with “crimes against the state". MSF reports it is being accused of publishing false reports, undermining society in Sudan and spying. Foreman was released on bail Monday evening, but was not permitted to leave the country.

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