Media Reform: Taif Accord
Implementations
Media Reform – 1989
Media reform did not take place.
Media Reform – 1990
Media reform did not take place.
Media Reform – 1991
Media reform did not take place.
Media Reform – 1992
Media reform did not take place.
Media Reform – 1993
The Taif accord called for the recognition of information media under the canopy of the law and within the framework of responsible liberties. This proposal, however, remained controversial and by the end of 1993, government yet had to submit a draft law to parliament.[fn]”Lebanon Human Rights Practices, 1993,” U.S. Department of State Dispact, 1994.[/efn_note]
Media Reform – 1994
In March 1994, the Lebanese government forced private television and radio stations to stop broadcasting news and other political programs. The government was said to introduce a new press law which would cram the press censorship.1
Media Reform – 1995
No developments observed this year.
Media Reform – 1996
In 1996, government passed a new media law to restrict radio and television broadcasting.1
Media Reform – 1997
Instead of promoting media freedom, the press law of 1996 further restricted the media and force journalists to impose self-censorship.