Nbadan
08-15-2004, 04:02 PM
Never mind that Journalists have put their asses on the line in under much more dangerous places. We don't need any witnesses to democracy at work in Najaf....
NAJAF, Iraq, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Iraqi police urged local and foreign journalists in Najaf to leave the holy city on Sunday, citing safety concerns after talks aimed at ending fighting between militia and U.S. forces collapsed.
Najaf police chief Ghaleb al-Jazaeri told a news conference all media should leave the southern city by midday (0800 GMT). snip
A group of policemen armed with rifles and pistols later went to a hotel where foreign and Iraqi journalists were staying.
"I have an order that all journalists must leave Najaf now, anyone who does not leave will be arrested," said a police lieutenant, who gave his name as Mohammed.
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Alertnet.org (http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/YAT522652.htm)
NAJAF, Iraq, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Iraqi police urged local and foreign journalists in Najaf to leave the holy city on Sunday, citing safety concerns after talks aimed at ending fighting between militia and U.S. forces collapsed.
Najaf police chief Ghaleb al-Jazaeri told a news conference all media should leave the southern city by midday (0800 GMT). snip
A group of policemen armed with rifles and pistols later went to a hotel where foreign and Iraqi journalists were staying.
"I have an order that all journalists must leave Najaf now, anyone who does not leave will be arrested," said a police lieutenant, who gave his name as Mohammed.
more
Alertnet.org (http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/YAT522652.htm)