Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Al Jazeera & various reporters threatened in Jordan ...

(Committee to Protect Journalists)-"... A local journalist, who asked not to be identified out of fear of reprisal, told CPJ that several reporters received phone and email threats of physical harm and unless they stop covering the reform movement in the kingdom. "The situation is no longer about censorship or repressive legislation--the danger has become personal," the journalist said.
On March 24, journalists covering pro-reform demonstrations were beaten and had their equipment confiscated or destroyed. At least 20 journalists were attacked on that day by plainclothes attackers and security forces, according to local news reports..."

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