All-out witch-hunt against media

[nadinbrzezinski]

All-out witch-hunt against media
Published on Thursday 3 February 2011.
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Reporters Without Borders is horrified by what appears to be an all-out witch-hunt against news media that are covering events in Egypt and is very concerned for all the journalists currently in Cairo, especially on the eve of a major demonstration planned by President Hosni Mubarak’s opponents for tomorrow, which they are describing as the deadline for his departure.

“Theft, violence, arbitrary arrests and extreme violence... the list of abuses against journalists by President Mubarak’s supporters is getting longer by the hour and they are clearly systematic and concerted,” Reporters Without Borders secretary-general Jean-François Julliard said.

http://en.rsf.org/egypt-all-out-witch-hunt-against-media-03-02-2011,39470.html

[bemildred]

1. The Egyptian gov't is probably furious about the 24x7 coverage. nt

[nadinbrzezinski]

2. That they cannot control

indeed

[OHdem10]

3. it could be that Mubarak has decided to use the old tools of

oppression and repression. Stop any news from
getting out of Egypt, by any means necessary.
Once nothing can be reported, relly unleash the
Regular Police and the Secret Police(goons)
whipping the country back into shape.

I hope all Western Countries especially keep their
eyes on Egypt during this trying time and we can
muster support for the people of Egypt.

[nadinbrzezinski]

4. Yep, and tomorrow it is going to be a blood bath

a camera free blood bath.