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Subscribe to RSSPhotojournalist Ron Haviv spent the day photographing the clashes in and around Tahrir Square in Cairo, working despite many reports of journalist being arrested, or worse, being attacked and having gear smashed by protesters or police. He said he was able to keep working by trying to avoid anyone who looked like an authority figure.
Haviv managed to leave the square safely by traveling in a pack of anti-government protesters, who helped him avoid being singled out by pro-government groups. Pro-government forces have been attacking journalists based on a perception that the media is sympathetic to the anti-government side.
He arrived safely at his hotel, but that’s when trouble began. The hotel staff took his camera gear, and the equipment of other journalists staying in the hotel. The hotel staffers said they were instituting a new policy that does not allow anyone to photograph from the building's balconies.
Despite the challenges, Haviv filed images from today. But will he work tomorrow? It’s not clear when or if he’ll get his gear back.
Ron Haviv / VII
For a moment, opposing protesters in Cairo's Tahrir Square stop to talk, embrace and even cry in the midst of violent clashes between pro- and anti-Mubarak groups. But the moment was fleeting. Minutes later, the rock throwing began again.
Ron Haviv / VII
The moment of peace between the opposing sides was fleeting. Soon, someone lobbed another rock and "everything broke loose again," said photojournalist Ron Haviv.
Ron Haviv / VII
Protesters peek through a protective barrier between opposing protest groups. The Army separated the clashing groups for several hours at midday, but then fighing spilled into surrounding streets.
Ron Haviv / VII
Photojournalist Ron Haviv said clashes between opposing protest groups were less violent and numerous on Thursday than the day before. The anti-government protesters gained territory on Wednesday in part because there were fewer pro-Mubarak supporters on the scene.
Ron Haviv / VII
After two days and nights of clashes between government groups who are fighting over the continuing rule by the Hosni Mubarak regime, the streets are littered with rocks from clashes that overnight looked like a "medieval battle" according to photojournalist Ron Haviv.
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Unique but strong-armed solution: Advise Mubarak that the seizure of journalists, their equipment, or further intimidation of journalists continue, we carpet bomb Cairo into a smoldering crater and show them what force is.
Ah, but the ears can be as good as the eyes, says The Phrog.
@Brad M: Do Americans know anything better than bombings others? First, you guys fund oppressive regimes like Mubarak's and then expect them to act civil. What is wrong with you guys?
Yes, Just like we fund the Palestinians right? Just because we do business with them doesnt mean we are responsible for their actions! They are!
Since you are the so-called "Voiceofthemuslimworld" and from your comments express hatred for oppressive regimes, i'd like to know if you think a government that imposes sharia law would be considered an oppressive regime????????
I say yes.
Paine Sense - Remember when Obama was giving MILLIONS to HAMAS and the Palestinians???
$400+Million 9Jun2010 - http://sweetness-light.com/archive/obama-gives-hamas-400-million-in-aid
$900+Million 27Feb2009 - to help rebuild Gaza- http://creepingsharia.wordpress.com/2009/02/24/obama-to-give-another-900m-to-hamas-run-palestine/
$20.3+Million 27Jan2009 - to help HAMAS supporters settle in the USA - http://www.snopes.com/politics/obama/palestinians.asp
Just to name & reference a few...
So which side is OBAMA SUPPORTING???.
AC Robertson, your links are garbage. All of the links you posted lead to pro-crazy rumor based websites. The writing isn't professional, it's a delusional scare-fantasy.
People like you act tough, but you're scared of everything. Tough cowards.....
What have you done to support the US Constitution???
Drawing unemployment and receiving food stamps does not count.
These events happened and were pushed by Obama.. Sorry you can not remember events that happen less than 2+years ago.
I did my 26+in the military.
I bet if he pays a hefty muelta he can get his gear back.
ACRobertson, where are the figures for funds that "Obama" gave Israel? You are a kook!!!
@ AC ROBERTSON: It's not because it's "published" on the internet that it is necessarily true. The dubious and creepy sources you're quoting just prove my point.