Jose Acacho, former director of La Voz de Arutam radio station has been arrested in Macas on charges of terrorism and sabotage. A court has issued a preventive prison sentence against him, accusing him of broadcasting comments that instigated violence during the indigenous protests on 30 September 2009.
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Ecuador: Former radio director arrested
Jose Acacho, former director of La Voz de Arutam radio station has been arrested in Macas on charges of terrorism and sabotage. A court has issued a preventive prison sentence against him, accusing him of broadcasting comments that instigated violence during the indigenous protests on 30 September 2009.
By Intern
04 Feb 11
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