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PA orders 35 broadcasters shut down
[Ma'an] Palestinian minister of telecommunications and information technology Mashhur Abu Daka on Thursday sent letters to more than 35 television and radio stations demanding that they stop broadcasting.The move follows a dispute between a number of broadcasters protesting a rise in fees. In a statement, Abu Daka said their collective decision not to adhere to licensing regulations was illegal, and urged them to cooperate. "This step comes after the ultimatum, which lasted for one month, that was the result of the meeting between Abu Daka and the head of the Palestinian Journalists Syndicate." He thanked those stations that have adjusted their situation, however, affirming "the ministry's determination to organize this vital and important sector." He also noted that "this step includes the stations that did not complete licensing procedures, whether by the ministries of interior or information, or that did not complete the technical requirements of the ministry of telecommunications." Abu Daka concluded that "this step will be followed by coming steps to include the radio and TV stations that completed licensing requirements but did not pay the required fees." Posted by: Fred 2010-04-16 |
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