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Qatari arrest of Swiss TV journalists sparks concern about World Cup press freedom

Qatari arrest of Swiss TV journalists sparks concern about World Cup press freedom

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Apr 20, 2011
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Two Qataris hold a mock World Cup trophy as their country will host the world's biggest sporting event in 2022. (File photo)

By JAMES M. DORSEY
SPECIAL TO AL ARABIYA

The recent arrest in Qatar of a Swiss television crew has sparked concern about freedom of the press when the Gulf state hosts the World Cup, the world’s biggest sporting event, in 2022. The a…

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