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OCEIP Lebanon Proposes Media Law Amendment
The article discusses the signing of Lebanon's new Media Law and the subsequent efforts to amend some of its provisions, particularly Article 104, which pertains to the criminal liability of media outlets. It reviews the objections raised by the opposition and journalistic associations, especially regarding paragraphs "B" and "C" of the article, which criminalize inciting sectarianism, violence, and deliberate falsehoods. The article emphasizes the need to amend these provisions to ensure the protection of press freedom and media rights. It also clarifies that the relevant authorities, including the Editors' Syndicate and Deputy George Akeis, support amending the article to strike a balance between enforcing the law and safeguarding media freedoms, with a focus on maintaining the role of professional and responsible journalism.
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