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Syria Ends Decades of Media Censorship


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Published in Politics and Government on Thursday, January 2nd 2025 at 4:00 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • Syria's transitional government has announced new standards for the media, pledging freedom of speech, expression, and a free press after decades of strict control under the Assad regime. In an interview with AFP,

The Syrian government has recently announced the end of decades-long media censorship, marking a significant shift in its approach to information control. This decision comes as part of broader economic reforms aimed at attracting foreign investment and improving the country's international image. Previously, all media content was heavily scrutinized and controlled by the state, with severe repercussions for those who violated censorship laws. The new policy allows for greater freedom in reporting, though it remains to be seen how this will be implemented in practice, given the government's history of stringent control over information. This move could potentially open up avenues for more transparent journalism and public discourse in Syria, although skepticism persists regarding the extent and sincerity of these reforms.

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