Latest in Tag: Media Highlight
Latest in Tag: Media
Reports denied of Kuwaiti citizen kidnapped in Lebanon
Despite statements by his wife, Lebanese media denies Al-Hooty’s abduction
The Heavy Stick of Democracy
By Mohaammed Aly Ibrahim, former editor of the Egyptian Gazette and AlGoumhoria newspapers For decades Egyptians were kept on a tight rein. Our leaders used “democracy” as chewing gum before TV cameras then threw it away upon leaving interviews or press conferences. Either in dictatorship or in the incumbent so-called democracy, the concept of people’s …
Is it really not the time to settle scores?
Properly wielding his legislative mandate for the first time since he has taken office, President Mohamed Morsy divulged his powers and outlawed the temporary detention of Islam Afify, one of his harshest critics. Several media professionals, activists and even ordinary citizens eulogized the positive stride taken by Morsy. For many, the new president is probably …
Review: ‘Offending the President’ should not be an offence
After President Morsy’s decision to release chief editor of Al-Dostour newspaper Islam Afify from temporary detention, almost all opinion writers have criticised the President for not using his so-called powers to abolish all laws relating to ‘offending the President of the republic.’ Despite praising the move to release the editor, many writers have questioned why …
Editor’s letter: The media and sexual violence
Think twice before you create a monster from your imagination that later becomes real, and reflects the whole of society on the same mirror
No Comment; The Sinai conundrum
Maariv claiming Knesset is worried about Egypt breaching the Camp David, “No Comment” remains the common phrase
Myanmar’s road of reform; Media censorship revoked
Media control laws remain despite revoking of censorship
The changing pace of today’s news consumption
It is no longer good enough for media companies to have the largest news gathering resources and the best journalists; it is now essential for them to embrace technology
North Americans Israeli recruits mistaken for North Koreans by Egyptian media
Inaccurate reports that 127 North Korean immigrants arrived in Israel to join the Israeli defense forces
Journalists protest perceived MB influence
security forces confiscated issues of Al-Dostour on Saturday morning
The media ‘baladi’ salad
Rumours in place of factual reporting, and spokespeople who do not speak
Ultras break up pro-Okasha protest
Okasha is known for his controversial statements and criticism of the Brotherhood.
On National Mourning and National Division
By Alia Assam The already divided political sphere in Egypt is being further fragmented, just days after the tragic assault on an Egyptian border checkpoint in the Sinai Peninsula, which left 16 officers and conscripts dead, and many more wounded. With this unprecedented situation, Egypt is witnessing for almost the first time a lurking threat …
Israeli commercial featuring President Morsy causes controversy
A commercial urging the reconstruction of King Solomon’s Temple seen as an insult to president