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| Egyptian authorities prevent journalist from leaving Gaza |
| 2011-10-25 |
| (Ma'an) -- Egyptian authorities prevented Gazan journalist and author Mustafa al-Sawwaf from leaving the Strip on Monday to participate in a media meeting in Iran. Was it something he said? The Hamas-affiliated journalist was on route to Tehran to participate in a meeting about the formation of a union for Islamic media, a Ma'an correspondent said, but was prevented from leaving Gaza at the Rafah crossing. Or perhaps something in his valise... No reason was given by Egyptian authorities for refusing al-Sawwaf permission to enter via Rafah. Did they need to give one? Al-Sawwaf said that he resented the way Egyptian authorities treated Palestinians and called for changes to be made by the Egyptian government at the Rafah crossing to prevent unnecessary humiliation and security procedures, a Ma'an correspondent reported. Oh, watch him seethe! Al-Sawwaf is a columnist at the Hamas-run news site Felesteen Online. He said that he also holds a great respect for Egypt, pointing out that he has never committed any crime against the country. No, no, course not, you're just allied with a bunch that would overthrow the Egyptian generals today and replace them with their Muslim Brotherhood allies. That's all. |
| Posted by:trailing wife |
| #3 There's a B-side title for your record, Frank... |
| Posted by: Steve White 2011-10-25 10:23 |
| #2 "Ohhh Lord, I'm stuck in |
| Posted by: Frank G 2011-10-25 09:41 |
| #1 Good. |
| Posted by: Angimp Glavise7223 2011-10-25 01:14 |