Al Jazeera bureaus closed, websites blocked in several Arab countries

The International Press Institute (IPI) today expressed concern over moves by Saudi Arabia, Jordan and other Arab countries to silence Qatar’s state-funded satellite television network Al Jazeera. On Monday, Saudi Arabia closed Al Jazeera’s bureau in Riyadh and revoked its operating licence. Jordan followed suit on Tuesday, announcing its decision to close the network’s bureau … Continue reading Al Jazeera bureaus closed, websites blocked in several Arab countries