15:45 Dozens are currently protesting outside the grounds of Egyptian Media Production City against what they say is the “incitement by the media” towards Islamist groups. Ultra-orthodox Salafists are reportedly at the television complex located about 30km outside of the capital, together with supporters of former Salafist presidential contender Hazem Abu-Ismail.
19:00 Famous television presenter Wael El-Ebrashi, who works for privately-owned satellite channel Dream TV, hits out at Salafist protesters after they reportedly blocked entrance to the 6 October Media Production on the outskirts of Cairo.
“We have turned to a state of militias; we will enter our studios and continue to do our work even if that means sacrificing our lives,” he said.
“Down with Tyranny, down with the killers of young children, revolutionaries and journalists,” El-Ebrashi chanted in Tahrir Square.
CAIRO Dec 7th
Salafists vs Medias
15:45 Dozens are currently protesting outside the grounds of Egyptian Media Production City against what they say is the “incitement by the media” towards Islamist groups. Ultra-orthodox Salafists are reportedly at the television complex located about 30km outside of the capital, together with supporters of former Salafist presidential contender Hazem Abu-Ismail.
19:00 Famous television presenter Wael El-Ebrashi, who works for privately-owned satellite channel Dream TV, hits out at Salafist protesters after they reportedly blocked entrance to the 6 October Media Production on the outskirts of Cairo.
“We have turned to a state of militias; we will enter our studios and continue to do our work even if that means sacrificing our lives,” he said.
“Down with Tyranny, down with the killers of young children, revolutionaries and journalists,” El-Ebrashi chanted in Tahrir Square.
http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/1/64/59983/Egypt/Politics-/Live-Updates-Egypts-opposition-forces-march-on-pal.aspx
Salafists vs Medias 2
CAIRO – Dec 7th