‘Qatar media censorship law ill advised’ – Video

Posted: October 31, 2012 at 11:48 pm




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http://www.youtube.com/SupperWorldNews Human Rights Watch has censured Qatar for a controversial draft media law that restricts the freedom of media and includes harsh penalties for those who criticize Qatar or its allies. The rights organization called on Qatari ruler Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani not to pass the draft legislation, arguing that the proposed law is in contradiction with Qatar #39;s claims to be a center for free expression in the region. The draft law was approved by the Shura Council (Qatar #39;s legislative assembly) in June 2012 and still needs to be ratified by Sheikh Hamad. The draft, however, is the first change to the state #39;s media laws since Al Thani established the Doha Center for Media Freedom in 2008. Press TV has conducted an interview with Alfred Lambremont Webre, human rights war crimes lawyer, to further discuss the issue. Follow our Facebook on: http://www.facebook.com Follow our Twitter on: twitter.com Follow our Tumblr on: presstvchannel.tumblr.comFrom:SupperWorldNewsViews:0 0ratingsTime:03:32More inNews Politics

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