Friday, September 28, 2007

Egypt papers agree day of protest


The editors of 15 opposition and private newspapers in Egypt have agreed not to publish on 7 October.

The action is in protest at what they see as government harassment of the printed press.

Seven journalists have recently been jailed for a range of offences, including insulting the ruling party, and misquoting a minister.

Read more @ :

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7017651.stm

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