Iraq orders temporary closure of TV station

The Iraqi government has closed the Iraqi offices of Al-Jazeera for 30 days, accusing the pan-Arab television station of inciting violence.

Iraq orders temporary closure of TV station

The Iraqi government has closed the Iraqi offices of Al-Jazeera for 30 days, accusing the pan-Arab television station of inciting violence.

“They have been showing a lot of crimes and criminals on TV, and they transfer a bad picture about Iraq and about Iraqis and encourage criminals to increase their activities,” Iraqi Interior Minister Falah al-Naqib said.

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