Advertisement

George Clooney released after being arrested

George Clooney has been released after being arrested on Friday for civil disobedience during a demonstration outside Sudan’s embassy in Washington DC.

The actor was taking part in a protest to warn of a humanitarian crisis in the volatile border area between Sudan and South Sudan.

His father, Nick, was also detained during the demonstration.

The Hollywood star, his father and fellow activists were led away in handcuffs after reportedly ignoring repeated police warnings to leave the embassy grounds.

 Clooney’s arrest comes a day after he met President Barack Obama at the White House to discuss the Sudan situation.

 



Most Popular