Egypt: Press Syndicate Objects to State Interference in Media Law

Cairo — Egypt's Press Syndicate has announced its objection to what it described as any kind of state interference in new press and media laws in accordance with the constitution.

The syndicate said in a statement late on Thursday that Article 72 stipulates press and media independence while Article 77 stipulates that the syndicate must be asked on whatever constitutional amendments that relate to its affairs.

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