The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) called today in its official website for the immediate and safe release of Ahmed Al-Sanussi, a prominent Libyan television host, who was detained in Tripoli on Thursday.

“CPJ vehemently condemns the arrest of Ahmed Al-Sanussi. The lack of transparency regarding his location and the reasons behind his detention is deeply troubling,” said Yeganeh Rezaian, CPJ’s Interim MENA Program Coordinator. “We urge the authorities to release al-Sanussi unconditionally and ensure his safe return home.”

Security forces apprehended Al-Sanussi on July 11. The Libyan journalist, who hosts “Flusna” on the independent Wasat TV, had recently covered allegations of government corruption on his show focusing on local politics and economics. According to reports, he is being held at an undisclosed location.

As of Friday, the whereabouts and the reason for al-Sanussi’s arrest remained undisclosed, a local journalist informed CPJ under the condition of anonymity due to fears of retaliation.

CPJ’s attempts to reach Libya’s Internal Security Agency for comments on Al-Sanussi’s detention have gone unanswered.