Reporters Without Borders Tuesday published a communiqué rejecting the detention of Telesur correspondent in Colombia Freddy Muñoz last Sunday in Bogotá and demanded immediate release of the journalist, who is accused of "rebellion and terrorism."

"Freddy Muñoz' detention is merely an abuse of power and arbitrariness. If it is confirmed to be related with Telesur broadcasting, one year ago, of some interviews with guerrilla leaders, then the Colombian Government will have to be blamed for attacking the freedom of the press. On what grounds can a reporter who interviewed an alleged terrorist be turned into a terrorist himself? If this is the rationale behind this move, it is ridiculous and dangerous. Freddy Muñoz has to be released," RWB claimed.

Muñoz (36) a correspondent of Telesur in Colombia, was arrested in Bogotá airport by Colombian secret police DAS agents as he returned from Caracas, where he attended a workshop.

One week earlier, he left Colombia with no difficulties. His lawyer, Tito Gaitán, told news agency France Presse that the reported was detained on a warrant the Attorney General Office issued for "rebellion and terrorism." In jail, Muñoz claims that both the Colombian and US governments are involved in his detention.

In 2005, Telesur broadcast a series of interviews with leaders of the rebel Colombian Revolutionary Armed Forces (FARC) and the National Liberation Army, labeled as terrorist groups by Bogotá and Washington.