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February 3, 2011

Egyptian Government Cracks Down on Journalists, Anderson Cooper and Others Attacked 
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Meanwhile, the Committee to Project Journalists is accusing the Mubarak
regime of orchestrating attacks on reporters covering the protests. In
the most high-profile case, CNN anchor Anderson Cooper was repeatedly
punched in the head, and his production team was attacked in a scene
that was caught on video. Journalists with CBS News, ABC News, BBC, the
Washington Post, Australian Broadcasting, Danish TV2 News and Swiss
television were also reportedly attacked. The Associated Press is
reporting the Egyptian military has started rounding up journalists,
claiming it is for their own safety. At least one group of foreign
journalists have already been detained.



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