|
|
IFJ Welcomes Lifting of Ban on Al-Jazeera in West Bank
Sources News Release
http://www.sources.com/Releases/NR507.htm
Publisher: International Federation of Journalists
Date Written: 21/07/2009
Year Published: 2009
Resource Type: Article
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today welcomed the decision of the Palestinian Authority to revoke its order of 15 July to close Al-Jazeera's office in the West Bank.
Abstract: The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today welcomed the decision of the Palestinian Authority to revoke its order of 15 July to close Al-Jazeera's office in the West Bank, blaming the television network for "bias and incitement" in its broadcasts.
"This is a step in the right direction and we welcome it," said Aidan White, IFJ General Secretary. "But, the Authority must drop the lawsuit, as well, as a mark of their commitment to press freedom."
According to reports from the We...
To read the full release go to http://www.sources.com/Releases/NR507.htm
Topics
|
AlterLinks
c/o Sources
© 2025.
|
|
|
|
