Nimer criticizes media law passage
The article’s content focuses on the expression of discontent by member of the Lebanese Press Syndicate, Mohammed Nimer, regarding the approval by the Parliament of the Media Law bill without implementing the substantial amendments that had been agreed upon. He considers this a massacre of authoritarianism against the media in Lebanon. Nimer affirmed that the proposed amendments include removing the prison sentence as a punishment for journalists, which is a key demand to preserve media freedom. He also mentioned that both the Press Syndicate and the Journalists’ Syndicate have submitted more than 50 notes regarding the law. Additionally, he emphasized the importance of union support to protect journalists and resist oppressive attempts. He viewed the approval of the law after the amendments as a step toward a new media era, stressing the need to increase the number of media experts in the National Authority. He concludes by saying that the final approval of the law marks the beginning of subsequent stages of amendments that will protect journalists and uphold their profession.
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