New York, March 14, 2013--Journalists have come under attack in three separate episodes amid protests in the Egyptian capital of Cairo, in at least two of which police were said to be assailants. The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns the attacks and calls on authorities to hold all those responsible to account.
New York, December 7, 2012--CPJ condemns a series of attacks on journalists covering protests in Cairo over the proposed constitution and calls on authorities to investigate the assaults and bring an immediate end to the anti-press violence. At least five journalists were struck by rubber bullets, leaving one in critical condition, and several others were assaulted, according to news reports.
New York, January 26, 2011--The Committee to
Protect Journalists condemns the violence against journalists covering
demonstrations in Egypt. Plainclothes and uniformed security personnel have
beaten at least 10 journalists between Tuesday and today and detained others.
Egyptian authorities have also shut down the websites of two popular
independent newspapers and a number of social media sites.
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