Egyptian security forces shut down Turkey's Anadolu Agency's security cameras and internet at their Cairo office, search the premise overnight, and confiscate workers' passports, cell phones and computers
Egyptian security forces close off a street near the Press Syndicate as journalists protest, in Cairo, Egypt, May 3, 2016.
Egyptian security forces shut down the agency's security cameras and internet and searched the premises overnight, the agency reported. The workers' passports, cell phones and computers were confiscated, it said, adding that no explanation was given to the agency's lawyer.Turkey's Foreign Ministry condemned the raid, demanded the immediate release of the Anadolu employees and summoned the top Egyptian diplomat in protest, a ministry official said.
"Western countries, which seem sensitive about the freedom of press and expression, have a role in this reckless attitude, by overlooking the condemnation of the violations in this country," it added. Turkey has made progress in recent weeks in Eastern Mediterranean and in Libya toward peace and stability. Unable to play a constructive role in achieving regional peace, Egypt’s coup government clearly feels insecure enough to target the media members of Anadolu Agency.Anadolu Agency's Director-General Senol Kazanci also called for the immediate release of the employees.He also stressed that the attitude of the Egyptian security forces towards the press was “unacceptable.
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