U.S. Press Leaders To Tunisian Government: Let Al Jazeera Do Its Job
"We call on the government of Tunisia to withdraw its security forces and allow Al Jazeera to return to its bureau in Tunis.
- "We call on the government of Tunisia to withdraw its security forces and allow Al Jazeera to return to its bureau in Tunis.
- According to reports, the officers had no warrants but said they were working at the direction of the Tunisian judiciary.
- It is unfortunate that the journalists of Al Jazeera are being treated this way following the recent political unrest in Tunisia as it is that unrest they should be covering.
- Founded in 1908, the National Press Club is the world's leading professional organization for journalists.