Existing radio and television stations in Iraq as well as the new ones in order to broadcast their programs should obtain permission from the US-led occupying coalition forces. All the radio and television stations which are broadcasting or scheduled to begin activity in Iraq should apply for permission to the centers of coalition forces throughout the country by the end of this year, read a statement issued by the coalition forces here on Saturday. The coalition forces warned that broadcasting stations would be prevented from carrying out their activities in Iraq if they do not obtain permission in time. Some radio and television stations are now active in Iraq without any permission, the statement added.
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