Egypt: WAN-IFRA, WEF address letter to Mubarak

The press freedom organisations have called on Egyptian authorities to protect journalists covering the ongoing pro-democracy demonstrations and ensure that they are free to report without fear of attack or arrest.

"We call on you to take immediate action to ensure that all journalists are able to report on the unfolding events without fear of attack and intimidation. We ask you to take all necessary steps to ensure that your supporters fully respect the rights of journalists to observe and report on the unfolding events," the letter said.

WAN-IFRA and WEF cited several attacks on journalists who are covering the demonstrations, including: Ahmed Bajano of Al-Arabiya, who was beaten and suffered a concussion; Maurice Sarfatti, the Middle East correspondent for several European newspapers, who was beaten and arrested; Anderson Cooper of CNN, who was attacked by pro-government supporters; and others.

Reda the full letter.