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| Egyptian President says freedom of press should |
| 2007-09-15 |
| President Hosni Mubarak has said freedom of press should be responsible, and it was wrong that some people practice their rights and freedom without taking into consideration obligations vis-a-vis the rest of the society. Mubarak, in remarks to Al-Usboo' (Week) weekly newspaper to be published Saturday, said he was very keen on maintaining freedom of opinion and press, and there was no way back from that quest. Mubarak's remarks came after a court sent to jail four chief editors of local newspapers for writing inaccurate reports about the health conditions of the President. Mubarak said journalists should be responsible for committing to the press code of ethics. "My belief in the freedom of press is unshaken, and increasing space of this freedom will not be affected by some violations that contradicted with journalistic and professional values, as well as the press code of ethics," said the president. Despite the growing violations, said Mubarak, "my believe in the freedom of press is through the protection of this freedom and rejection of interference in affairs of journalists." Mubarak said he was not against the objective criticism, which is different than offensives. He warned against spread of rumors in press because it would destabilize the country. He called on all journalists to confront all attempts aimed at undermining |
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