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الشرق اللبنانية
Media Law penalizes true outlets
The interview discusses statements made by the head of the Press Syndicate, Aouni El Kekkai, regarding the new media law in Lebanon. He expressed his opposition to the amendments made to the law without consensus, especially those related to prison sentences for journalists. He considered that the law threatens media freedom and restricts the journalism profession. El Kekkai emphasized the need to differentiate between traditional and electronic media and called for protecting journalists' rights through financial accountability rather than imprisonment. He pointed out the importance of regulating websites and avoiding laws that limit freedom of expression. Additionally, he announced the syndicates' intention to escalate their stance against the law and defend journalists' rights.
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