Sunday, February 06, 2011

Al Jazeera Demand Release of Egypt Correspondent

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Al Jazeera Demand Release of Egypt Correspondent

Doha, Qatar, 6 February 2011 - The Emmy nominated Al Jazeera English correspondent Ayman Mohyeldin has been detained by the Egyptian military. Al Jazeera are calling for his immediate release.

He was taken near Tahrir Square. Mohyeldin was Al Jazeera English’s correspondent in Cairo even before the uprisings.

An Al Jazeera spokesman said:

“We want him released immediately. Interference in the work of journalists should cease.”

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