Egypt’s Syndicate of Journalists has slammed Lebanon-based newspaper Al-Akhbar for publishing criticism on the positions of several syndicate members on Arab issues such as that of Palestine. An official syndicate statement said it was “horrified by the arrogance and ignorance” of the newspaper’s report. It has demanded an apology from Al-Akhbar and urged all syndicate members not to work with the newspaper. The syndicate has further called on the Lebanese Syndicate of Editors to perform an urgent investigation into Al-Akhbar, and inform the Egyptian syndicate of what penalties it will face. “The only official body entitled to accredit foreign correspondents in Egypt is the SIS,’ Imam added in an official press statement.

Source: Egypt Independent September 20, 2020 14:37 UTC