US voices concern at attacks on reporters in Egypt

The US has voiced concern at attacks on journalists covering the protests in Egypt.

A Belgian journalist was beaten up and taken to a barracks in Cairo today by non-identified civilians who accused him of supporting Egyptian dissident Mohamed El Baradei.

Three Israeli journalists were being held for violating a curfew imposed by the Egyptian government.

Al-Jazeera Television said Egyptian police detained six of its journalists for several hours on Monday.