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Journalists gathered at Martyrs' Square, in downtown Beirut, on Sept. 1, 2025, in solidarity with Gaza. (Credit: Matthieu Karam/Archives L’Orient-Le Jour)
Add as preferred on Google Adopted in August and welcomed by several countries and international organizations, but opposed by existing journalists’ unions, the new media law has yet to bring about any tangible changes. The National Media Authority provided for under the law has yet to be established, while two groups of MPs have submitted to Parliament proposed amendments. Information Minister Paul Morcos, who spoke to our publication, described these amendments as “necessary.” From our archives Media law: Freedom is all Lebanon has left. We must not sacrifice it Several provisions of the law remain contentious. They include Article 104, which retains the possibility of prison sentences for journalists convicted of inciting hatred or publishing false information that causes harm, and Article 115 on the freedom of unionization – a provision... You have reached your article limit.Stay informed as events unfold across a region in flux.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
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