Comments on: Mahmoud Abbas Orders Arrest of Two Journalists

By: Middle East Media Sampler for February 23, 2012

Middle East Media Sampler for February 23, 2012 — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 08:52:42 +0000

[...] the efforts Abbas was making life for his opponents difficult. This has continued as Abbas has cracked down on journalists who are critical of him too. Abbas's efforts are continuing but are entirely ignored by the [...]

By: Middle East Media Sampler for February 10, 2012

Middle East Media Sampler for February 10, 2012 — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:14:29 +0000

[...] Palestinian Authority blasphemy is apparently limited neither to Twitter nor to Mohammed – Facebook and Mahmoud can also get someone in trouble: In related news, PalTimes reports that Rami Samara, a [...]

By: Mahmoud Abbas Orders Another Attack On InLightPress : Israellycool

Mahmoud Abbas Orders Another Attack On InLightPress : Israellycool — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:37:39 +0000

[...] Since its return the site has continued to run articles critical of Abbas, one of which I reported upon. [...]

By: Middle East Media Sampler for February 5, 2012

Middle East Media Sampler for February 5, 2012 — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:36:23 +0000

[...] Hu Akbar has recently been documenting other actions Abbas has taken that either consolidate his power or isolate himself furhter. Or both. [...]

By: Middle East Media Sampler for February 2, 2012

Middle East Media Sampler for February 2, 2012 — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:04:17 +0000

[...] are supporting Fayyad's governing partner, Mahmoud Abbas. Further, the AP reports (h/t Challah Hu Akbar): Rami Samara, an editor at the official Palestinian news agency Wafa, said plainclothes security [...]