Lebanese Journalists Reject New Media Law
Lebanese journalists' unions have rejected the new media law approved by the parliament, describing it as a "sharp sword" that threatens journalists with imprisonment.
Details of Rejection
The unions announced their rejection of the new media law, which includes "dangerous" provisions that lead journalists to prison. The head of the journalists' union, Joseph Qasifi, criticized the performance of the Minister of Information and called on President Joseph Aoun to re-examine the law.
Context
Prior to the law's approval, negotiations had taken place, with promises to consider the unions' amendments. However, what happened in the legislative session was the opposite. The unions fear the emergence of "hybrid unions" that would further fragment the scene.
The unions are asking the President to exercise his constitutional powers and return the law to parliament for amendment.
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