Deep disquiet over Iraq press law
Journalists warn proposed media legislation does little to help them hold authorities to account.A proposed law designed to protect the press may end up obstructing it because of a failure to guarantee access to information, journalists say.
The bill’s highlights include tough penalties for those who attack journalists, and compensation for their victims. Its supporters say it will boost press freedom in what remains the world’s most dangerous country for journalists.
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