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December 30, 2013

4 Al Jazeera Journalists Detained in Cairo 
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Egyptian forces have arrested four journalists with the news network Al
Jazeera in Cairo. Correspondent Peter Greste, producers Mohamed Fahmy
and Baher Mohamed, and cameraman Mohamed Fawzy were detained at their
hotel on Sunday. Al Jazeera is calling for their immediate release.
Egypt's military government has repeatedly targeted Al Jazeera, raiding
offices, ordering an affiliate's closure and deporting several staffers.

 

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