Latest in Tag: Media Highlight
Latest in Tag: Media
Investigative reporter Yaser Zayat talks about journalism in Egypt
“Itâs certainly a risky field, but this is what proves the true mettle of journalists and helps them change the world,” says Zayat
Officials stop printing of newspaper, stoking new fears of censorship
Al-Mesryoon issue printed after âauthoritiesâ approved and revised content, says newspaper
Egyptian media not independent, lack professionalism: AFTE
Nothing wrong with media supporting the government, says professor
The fading faces of opposition media under Al-Sisiâs Egypt
Egyptian media formed Al-Sisi’s personality cult and is constantly emphasising the fight against âterrorismâ
International journalists show solidarity with Egyptian colleagues
Hundreds of Egyptian journalists reject recent pledge by major newspaper editors to support government’s rhetoric
Al Jazeera appeals against ban
Administrative Court has banned news outlet three times on accusations of lack of neutrality
Gag on media freedom victory for terrorism: Egyptian journalists
Hundreds of Egyptian journalists have signed an online statement released Sunday rejecting a recent agreement between the editors in chief of several major Egyptian newspapers, in which they vowed to support the governmentâs anti-terrorism rhetoric. The journalists condemned âthe repudiation of freedom of opinion and expressionâ inherent in the agreement between the newspaper editors, calling …
Hosting of Digital Media Forum proves Egypt is important market: Weber Shandwick general manager
DMF wanted to hold forum in Egypt since 2012 but was waiting for stability, says Randa Nassar
Digital Media Forum kicks off for first time in Egypt
Cairo chosen as venue due to Egyptian marketâs regional importance, says forum CEO
TV show cut mid-air
Show host accuses channel of stopping a reportage showing a death of a child at school, channel denies
ANHRI condemns cut-off on live talk show
The ministries of Housing and Education both say they had no involvement in the decision to take the show off the air
Erdogan in no position to give lessons on democracy: Egypt
Turkish president has illusions of restoring the Ottoman Empire, says Egyptian foreign ministry
Egypt redirects US military relationships
Governmentâs anti-terrorism statements believed to be for âmedia consumptionâ, expert says
Egypt’s media and the normality of broadcasting your phone-calls
By Mohamed Selim During the two past weeks, Egypt was gripped by yet another case of media sciolism. Al Kahera Wal Nas, âCairo and the Peopleâ, a private satellite channel broadcasted from Cairo’s Media Production City (MPC), has been the subject of controversy in a dangerously polarised country. Its programme, The Black Box, presented by a …
Lessons from the presidential elections: Egypt’s media and the upcoming parliamentary campaign
By Mohamed Selim Better late than never. As every decision in Egypt is always overdue, regardless of the consequences and constitutional prerogatives, the parliamentary elections will eventually take place. The constitution stipulates, according to Article 230: “Election of the President of the Republic or the House of Representatives shall take place as regulated by Law, …
Mixed media exhibit leaves history open for interpretation
Artist Taha Belal detaches text and images from their original contexts in newspapers, magazines and books, proposing different narratives
Reporters Without Borders beseeches Al-Sisi to ensure freedoms enshrined in constitution
It is the presidentâs responsibility to ensure journalists receive the protection they need, says media freedom watchdog
China state media calls for âsevere punishmentâ for Google, Apple, US tech firms
US companies such as Yahoo Inc, Cisco Systems Inc, Microsoft Corp and Facebook Inc threaten the cyber-security of China and its Internet users, said the Peopleâs Daily on its microblog, in comments echoed on the front page of the English-language China Daily.
Press Syndicate tracks violations against journalists during elections
Press Syndicateâs operations room has documented dozens of violations against journalists during presidential elections
44% of presidential electionsâ media coverage is âpositiveâ: EOHR
Human rights organisation monitors coverage of presidential elections by various media outlets
Sabahy delivers first national address on state television, vows pursuit of social justice
Al-Sisi meets media practitioners to discuss his presidential campaign
Egypt’s media: Fact, fiction, and farce
By Mohamed Selim Khalil The world celebrated âPress Freedom Dayâ 3 May. Yet, are the Egyptian journalists, reporters and media personnel joining their peers worldwide in celebrating the day? I highly doubt it. Many Egyptians, including journalists, who have endured perpetual hardship for the past three years ranging from lack of security to daily power cuts, …
Bail denied, court adjourned for Al Jazeera journalists
Trial for imprisoned reporters set to resume next Monday
Detainee dies of electrocution
Detaineesâ conditions in Egyptian jails worsen
Egypt ranks 159th of 180 countries in 2014 World Press Freedom Index
Egyptâs media underwent a âBrotherisationâ and âSisificationâ in 2013, according to a new report from Reporters Without Borders
Gulf states step up policing of online media: watchdog
Kuwait topped the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries on the press freedom list but dropped 14 points to rank 91st worldwide.
Media Culpa
By Mohamed Selim If I had my druthers, the first thing I would have done on the evening of 11 February 2011, would be to restructure and regulate Egypt’s media. Its current state of discord, lawlessness and entropy is tantamount to the country’s evolving political system: mobocracy. As Egypt’s former chief spy, the late Omar …
European Union latest to condemn crackdown on journalists
EU voices concern over limitations on media freedom
UN Human Rights Office urges release of all imprisoned journalists
International criticism of the decision to try 20 Al Jazeera employees continues to pour in
Detained American journalist released
An American translator detained in Cairo since last Wednesday was released from police custody on Sunday afternoon, while his roommate filmmaker Hossam Meneai was ordered to be held an additional 15 days pending investigation. Meneai, 36, a native of El-Arish in North Sinai, is being investigated on charges of spreading false news and disrupting public …