AlManar TV

Many people from around the Arab world sent me messages regarding my criticisms of Al-Manar TV and its coverage of Egypt.  (See post from yesterday).  I am told that I was wrong that Al-Manar is covering Egypt.  But I am noticing on its website they are playing it very low key, and I am yet to see an official statement, although deputy secretary-general, Na`im Qasim, has spoken in support.  And Ghassan bin Jiddu of Aljazeera (who is friends with Hizbullah) has openly criticized the coverage of Al-Manar on OTV.  I know the calculations: that they may be accused of interfering in internal Egyptian affairs if they speak too loudly.  But still.