{"id":118142,"date":"2024-05-06T10:44:01","date_gmt":"2024-05-06T09:44:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/un-stresses-importance-of-press-freedom-as-israel-shuts-al-jazeera"},"modified":"2024-05-06T12:51:45","modified_gmt":"2024-05-06T11:51:45","slug":"un-stresses-importance-of-press-freedom-as-israel-shuts-al-jazeera","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/un-stresses-importance-of-press-freedom-as-israel-shuts-al-jazeera","title":{"rendered":"UN stresses importance of press freedom as Israel shuts Al Jazeera"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The United Nations, UN, has underscored the importance of press freedom following Israel\u2019s decision to close broadcaster Al Jazeera\u2019s operations in the country.<\/p>\n

The UN spokesman, Stephane Dujarric, in New York said they stood firmly against any decision to roll back freedom of the press.<\/p>\n

\u201cA free press provides an invaluable service to ensure that the public is informed and engaged,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Israel\u2019s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his Cabinet had unanimously voted to close broadcaster Al Jazeera\u2019s operations in Israel.<\/p>\n

The move came after Israeli lawmakers approved a new media law widely referred to as the \u201cAl Jazeera law\u201d that gives the government powers to ban foreign broadcasters if they are deemed a risk to state security.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Al Jazeera has decried the Israeli decision and vowed to pursue \u201call avenues\u201d available to protect its rights and employees.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. The United Nations, UN, has underscored the importance of press freedom following Israel\u2019s decision to close broadcaster Al Jazeera\u2019s operations in the country. 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