Al-Wasat has already been the target of physical attacks. On Sunday, Mansour al-Jamri, a serious, moderate and important voice for reform, was replaced as editor by the paper's board over charges that news articles had been fabricated or plaigarized. This was apparently the quid quo pro for the paper being allowed to resume publication. Government linked papers detailed the plaigarism charges.
[Added] Two Iraqi journalists working for al-Wasat expelled from Bahrain. Also see this helpful post on the government's effort to quash al-Wasat.
[Added] Two Iraqi journalists working for al-Wasat expelled from Bahrain. Also see this helpful post on the government's effort to quash al-Wasat.
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I've had brief conversations with Mr. Al Jamri, and if you remember her was on an episode of the Doha Debates and spoke very well. Very sad to hear this.
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