Iraq halts TV host's show for 10 days
2026-06-22T22:32:53+00:00
Shafaq News- Baghdad
Iraq's Communications and Media Commission (CMC) on Monday suspended Iraqi presenter Mona Sami's program for 10 days and fined Alawla TV 25 million Iraqi dinars (nearly $15,000) over violations of media broadcasting regulations.
In a document, the commission said it had identified two violations in Sunday's episode of "Ma'a Mona Sami," citing "incitement to violence and hatred" and a lack of "accuracy, integrity, and transparency in conveying information."
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