Shafaq News- Baghdad
Iraq’s Communications and Media Commission (CMC) on Sunday barredpolitical analyst Bashir al-Hujaimi from appearing on all local and foreignmedia outlets operating in Iraq for 30 days.
According to a document, the commission issued the ban over allegedviolations related to the publication of “false and misleading material,” aswell as failures to uphold “accuracy, integrity, and transparency” in thetransfer of information.
The CMC also warned that media outlets hosting al-Hujaimi duringthe suspension period would face legal consequences.
Earlier this month, the body imposed a 60-day television ban onpolitical analyst Hussein al-Shalakh over violations of broadcastingregulations, and suspended television personality Farid Majid for 30 days afterremarks made during a sports program were deemed “an insult to the divine.”