They wanted them out of there for the same reason the US wanted them out of Afghanistan, Iraq, Grenada, etc all the way back to WWII. Reporters (especially TV reporters) are sensationalist eggagerators who are paid to create emotional stories that earn ratings and dollars at home. They also have a firm record of saving their harshest criticism for the side that is most democratic and open (if you criticize the bad guys---you'll lose "access," THE cardinal sin.