Mural of Peter Greste adorns MEAA building as first year anniversary looms for jailed journalist

A mural of Peter Greste has been etched on the wall of the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) offices as the union continues its efforts to keep the jailed Al Jazeera journalist in the public spotlight.

The MEAA said it “jumped at the chance” of the mural after being approached with the idea by street artist Hego. December 29 marks the first anniversary of Greste’s imprisonment in Egypt.

“Our building is in a prominent location and the mural offered the chance to again highlight the plight of Peter and his Al Jazeera colleagues with the anniversary of their arrest and unjust detention only days away,” the MEAA said.