recently condemning the media for the criticism of the government's lack of response to floods in alexandria, a tv state anger was recently suspended for calling for people to be held accountable. we assume the owner of one of egypt's biggest newspapers be arrested on corruption charges. and speculate is because of the newspapers increasing criticism. this is the environment that journalists are operating one of intimidation, of censorship and arbitrary arrest. it is become one of the most dangerous places in the world to work as a journalist, but people like hossam bahgat really give us hope because he continues this important work and speaking truth to power. amy: sharif, thank you for being with us, sharif abdel kouddous democracy now! correspondent in egypt. happy birthday, pedro rodriguez. democracy now! is hiring a development director to lead our fundraising efforts and an on-air graphics operator. [captioning made possible by democracy now!]