Arab journalists announce support for Libyan colleagues

The Federation of Arab Journalists (FAJ) announced full support for journalists in Libya, asserting the legitimacy of their demands for the freedom of expression. In a statement, the union strongly rejected all forms of threat and crackdown on journalists, including those who had worked before the Libyan revolution. The union said that a strike by national newspapers and many independent papers and some satellite channels in Libya is a dangerous signal and a worrying matter. Attacking journalists requires an immediate intervention from the government and providing security for them, the union said.