Who are we?The Washington Association of Arab Journalists (WAAJ) was founded in February 2000. It is a non-profit organization, with no ties to any government.According to its bylaws, the Association, which has dozens of members, seeks to further the professional relationships of the members and provide a forum for them to network and build bridges with other professionals and news organizations in the United States.Mohammed Wahby, a former correspondent for the Egyptian weekly AlMusawar in Washington, was the Association's first president, serving in that position for two years. He was followed by Mohammed Hakki, a contributing columnist for AlAhram Weekly. George S. Hishmeh, a columnist for Gulf News (Dubai) and The Jordan Times (Amman) was elected president for the next three years. He was succeeded by Mohamed el-Setouhi of Nile News channel (Egypt). In 2009, Tarek Rashed of the Middle East News Agency (Egypt) was elected president. As of January 2010, the Association is headed by Mohammad Dalbah, of Aljazeera Satellite ... More >> |
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WAAJ condemns Egyptian goverment action against Al-jazeera Wednesday, 02 February 2011 20:43
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PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release Contact: Jafar Jafari February 3, 2011 (301) 928-2353 WASHINGTON ASSOCIATION OF ARAB JOURNALISTS (WAAJ) CONDEMNS EGYPTIAN GOVERNMENT’S SHUT-DOWN OF AL- JAZEERA'S OFFICES AND ARRESTS OF IT'S JOURNALISTS.
Washington, D.C. -- On Sunday, 30 January 2011, Egypt’s Ministry of Information ordered Al-Jazeera Satellite Network to close its offices and cease operation. Its broadcast carried on Egypt’s provider NileSat was terminated later in the day. Our Cairo colleagues at the British Broadcast Corporation (BBC) Arabic were also told to shut down. Today, 3 February 2011, the “new” government, however, inaugurated its term in office by arresting three Al-Jazeera correspondents, moments prior to the “new” Prime Minister, Ahmad Shafik, held first public press conference. WAAJ holds the Egyptian Government responsible for those measures, to immediately release all journalists; restore its commitment to respecting freedom of the press; immediately halt all attacks targeting reporters and journalists; and rescind its orders to close media outlets, including Al-Jazeera. Also, the U.S. Administration must do more than simply issue public statements urging the regime to respect freedom of the press. It must, once and for all, announce the end of its 30-year support for this dictatorship, and make clear that it supports the thunderous demand of the people of Egypt: that Mubarak must go. In this time of deep turmoil and unrest in Egyptian society it is imperative that voices from all sides be heard. WAAJ was established in February 2000, in Washington DC, and represents accredited Arab and Arab-American journalists. Last Updated ( Thursday, 03 February 2011 18:36 ) Arab Journalists in Washington in Solidarity with Egyptian Editor of Tuesday, 12 October 2010 16:52
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Arab Journalists in Washington in Solidarity with Egyptian Editor of “Al-Dustour”
WASHINGTON, DC, October 12, 2010 – The Washington Association of Arab Journalists (WAAJ) expresses its strong condemnation of the forced resignation of its colleague, Ibrahim Issa, editor of the respected Egyptian journal, Al-Dustour. The new owners of the Al-Dustour promptly dismissed Mr. Issa due to his firm belief in the freedom of expression and independence when he refused to abide by the governmental policy of preventing any non-sanctioned views from publication.Mr. Issa’s stellar record of heading a most credible journalistic venue, attested by his friends and foes alike, prompted him to publish an article by the previous chair of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Mohammad Al Baradei, to commemorate the October 1973 War; he refused calls to sanction Mr. Al-Baradei who is viewed by some as a political challenge to the status quo.The Washington Association of Arab Journalists (WAAJ) wish to express its full unconditional support and solidarity with Mr. Issa and his distinguished journal, and draws attention to the potential implications of threats to the continuity of independent press and expression in Egypt. WAAJ calls on the new owners of Al-Dustour to promptly reinstate Mr. Issa to his editor-in-chief post, and warns of any harmful measures targeting the current staff.WAAJ is an independent professional organization representing all the accredited Arab journalists in Washington, DC. # # # Last Updated ( Tuesday, 12 October 2010 16:57 ) |
WAAJ 2011 Elected Executive Committee Wednesday, 19 January 2011 19:24
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PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release Contact: Jafar Jafari (301) 928-2353 THE WASHINGTON ASSOCIATION OF ARAB JOURNALISTS (WAAJ) ELECTS A NEW EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR 2011 Mohammad Dalbah Re-Elected as President Washington, D.C. -- The Washington Association of Arab Journalists (WAAJ) held its annual meeting, on January 18, 2011, and elected a new 5-member Executive Committee, for 2011-2013. At the National Press Club, WAAJ members deliberated and approved a number of amendments to the by-laws, to provide a more functional structure; and re-elected Mohammad Dalbah as President. The new committee includes: Zohair Imadi, Fouad Arif, Jafar Jafari, and Aziz Fahmy. The newly elected Committee immediately met and assigned responsibilities, and requested Arwa Sawan to serve as a liaison for social activities. WAAJ was established in February 2000, in Washington, DC and represents accredited Arab and Arab-American journalists based in Greater Washington and writing for Arab media: written, broadcast and electronic. Last Updated ( Wednesday, 19 January 2011 19:39 ) Statement of Reporters without Borders on Ibrahim Issa's dismissal as editor of the Egyptian leading daily Al-Dostour Thursday, 07 October 2010 16:11
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Newspaper editor fired, TV programmers closed in run-up to legislative and presidential electionsReporters Without Borders deplores Ibrahim Issa’s dismissal as editor of the leading daily Al-Dostour for insisting on publishing an op-ed piece by Mohamed El-Baradei, the former director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency and potential opposition candidate in next year’s presidential election. His firing has coincided with the end of Baladna bel Masry, a current affairs programmer that he hosted on a privately-owned TV station. No reason has been given for the decision to take it off the air.Reporters without Borders is concerned at the possibility of a return to tighter control over the media in the run-up to next month’s parliamentary elections and the presidential elections scheduled for 2011. Freedom of expression and publication is fundamental, especially in a pre-electoral period.Issa was told on 4 October that he was being by dismissed by Al-Dostour’s new publisher, El-Sayed El-Badawi, over El-Baradei’s proposed article, which was pegged to the anniversary of the October 1973 Arab-Israeli war. The publisher, who heads the moderate opposition party Al-Wafd, had vetoed the article to avoid provoking the country’s military and political leaders.Journalists at Al-Dostour immediately went on strike in protest at the injustice of Issa’s dismissal. El-Baradei’s article has meanwhile been posted online (http://dostor.org/).Another popular current affairs programmer, Al-Qahira Al-Yom, was dropped by the privately-owned satellite TV station Orbit TV at the end of last month. Like Baladna bel Masry, it focused on political and social issues but Orbit TV insisted that it was taken off the air for losing money. Media Production City, the production company that made it, reportedly rejected a proposal for deferring payment of the money it is owed.Always an outspoken journalist, Issa was sentenced to two months in prison in 2008 for “insulting” President Hosni Mubarak by the referring to the octogenarian leader’s health in his programmer. Thanks to a presidential pardon, he did not have to serve the sentence.
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