Friday, April 20, 2012

F1 grand prix: Bahrain denies entry to journalists

Sky News chief correspondent among non-sport reporters refused access in attempt to stifle coverage of protests

guardian.co.uk, Friday 20 April 2012

"Bahrain has denied entry to a number of journalists from news organisations including Sky, which holds the UK TV rights to broadcast this weekend's controversial Formula One grand prix from the Gulf state, as the regime attempts to stifle coverage of political protests.

Bahrain's authorities have granted permission for journalists who regularly cover Formula One to enter the country but have denied visas to other reporters from news organisations including Sky News, CNN, Reuters and the Financial Times....... "

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