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New York, February 23, 2011--The
Committee to Protect Journalists is concerned about the ongoing attack on
journalists and bloggers in the Middle East. Today the Libyan deputy foreign minister
warned foreign journalists crossing the eastern border that they will be
treated as "outlaws," according to news reports. In Iraq, gunmen raided the
office of a local press freedom group; in Egypt, pro-government supporters
attacked a group of local journalists; and in Syria, a young blogger was
arrested on Sunday, according to news reports.
Continue reading Libya: foreign reporters 'outlaws'; Mideast attacks continue »
