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July 23 2011
Journalist writing truth in Azerbaijan is considered Armenian spy - BBC
July 22, 2011 | 19:14
BAKU. - Azerbaijani government will grant free apartments to
journalists, says BBC.
Critics, as well as human rights activists, see this as another tactic
to tighten state control of the media. They view this as a bribe,
threatening the freedom of press and making it harder for the
journalists to challenge the authorities.
The government says it aims to provide social protection for those who
need it. According to the president, the journalists have the right to
write what they want.
Ali Hasanov, an official representative, also urged journalists to be
patriots, supporters of the state. According to Mr. Hasanov, every
journalist must "support national and spiritual values and advocate
the country."
Samir Ahmedbeyli, director of the Institute for War and Peace
Reporting in Azerbaijan, said that the call for journalists to be
patriotic is an effective way to get the media to support the
government, especially in the face of the draconian libel laws.
July 23 2011
Journalist writing truth in Azerbaijan is considered Armenian spy - BBC
July 22, 2011 | 19:14
BAKU. - Azerbaijani government will grant free apartments to
journalists, says BBC.
Critics, as well as human rights activists, see this as another tactic
to tighten state control of the media. They view this as a bribe,
threatening the freedom of press and making it harder for the
journalists to challenge the authorities.
The government says it aims to provide social protection for those who
need it. According to the president, the journalists have the right to
write what they want.
Ali Hasanov, an official representative, also urged journalists to be
patriots, supporters of the state. According to Mr. Hasanov, every
journalist must "support national and spiritual values and advocate
the country."
Samir Ahmedbeyli, director of the Institute for War and Peace
Reporting in Azerbaijan, said that the call for journalists to be
patriotic is an effective way to get the media to support the
government, especially in the face of the draconian libel laws.