American reporters Anderson Cooper, Katie Couric and two unnamed Fox News journalists, were attacked on the streets of Egypt, in separate incidents, while covering the ongoing uprising that aims to unseat President Hosni Mubarak. Cooper was encircled by a group of "Mubarak supporters" and repeatedly punched in the head and kicked.
Portions of the beating were caught on tape. The CNN anchor was attacked a second time, while trying to switch hotels. He and his coworkers were set upon outside the hotel he was departing, as local men smashed the windshield and windows of their car, then tried to pull them out of the vehicle.
U.S. President Barack Obama and Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak
Couric's vehicle was also attacked by a group of men, who smashed in the windows. Breaking reports indicate, two Fox News reporters were badly beaten and taken to the hospital as well. Today, Egypt's Vice President told foreign reporters in no uncertain terms, "Go home."
Days ago, internet service to the nation was also cut off by the Egyptian government, in a bid to block all transmission of the uprising. Anti-American sentiment is high in Egypt today, as some blame the U.S. government for inciting the uprising and destroying their government and country, according to ABC News anchor, Diane Sawyer.
President Mubarak has been in power for 30-years, which is a long run for any head of state. In the face of the uprising, which includes a million protesters, Mubarak announced he would not seek reelection in September. However, many are demanding he resign and leave office today. As Mubarak sees it, such an action would lead to total chaos.
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak
The Judiciary Report urges calm and advises the people of Egypt to avoid property destruction at all cost, as it will take money to rebuild, which is scarce during the global financial crisis. Both sides of the conflict should eschew violence, so as not to harm Egypt's name in the world as a tourist destination.
President Mubarak should also consider stepping down as soon as possible, rather than waiting until the September 2011 elections. An interim President can be appointed in his stead, until a newly elected head of state is chosen.
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