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Vice News journalists freed after being arrested on terror charges

Two British journalists arrested in Turkey accused of helping Islamic State have been released.

Vice News correspondent Jake Hanrahan and cameraman Philip Pendlebury were detained on terror charges while filming in the south-east region of Diyarbakir.

On Thursday it was announced they had been released, but their fixer, Mohammed Ismael Rasool, remained in custody.

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Sister's delight at release of Brit held on terror charges

Philip Pendlebury with his sister Alex. Credit: ITV Granada

The sister of one of the British journalists held on terror charges in Turkey has expressed her joy at their release.

Philip Pendlebury's sister Alex confirmed the news, writing on Facebook: "I can't even begin to tell you how happy I am.

"This has been the most difficult week of our lives but now the nightmare is over!

"I would like to express my gratitude and appreciation to each and every one of you, because without you this wouldn't have happened!!! From the bottom of my heart thank you so much!!"

On Wednesday, she told ITV Granada that the accusations were "ludicrous".

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