Azzaman and al-Dastour Newspapers- In circumstances where an open tour of Ashraf is banned, hiring state-run media reporters to give media coverage to the shows of repressive forces, is a flagrant insult to the reporting profession and the independence of reporters.
One hundred and sixty two Arab and Iraqi journalists and writers: The opportunity to cover news is only given to Medias that are affiliated to the Iraqi and Iranian governments in order to deceive international public opinion.
Two hundred and thirty four residents who neighbor Ashraf, while illegitimating the recruit of state affiliated reporters for gatherings that are organized by the Iranian embassy in front of Ashraf, called for the lift of the siege on the camp.