While some journalists were being allowed in, others - including from BBC Arabic and US-funded Al Hurra - were reportedly denied access. 
Wakati baadhi ya waandishi wa habari waliruhusiwa kuingia, wengine - ikiwa ni pamoja na wale wa BBC ya Kiarabu na Al Hurra inayopata ufadhili wa Marekani hawa inasemekana walizuiwa kuingia.