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Al Jazeera Cairo Bureau Chief Arrested

HeadlineFeb 07, 2011

The Egyptian security forces continue to crack down on human rights workers and journalists. On Sunday, authorities detained Ayman Mohyeldin, the Cairo bureau chief for Al Jazeera English. He was held for seven hours and then released.

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