Egypt's Higher Media Council has decided to halt the broadcast of 7 TV programs on two popular channels, "Al-Shams" and "Hay". The council's move comes after monitoring several violations in the content of these programs, including promoting superstitions, presenting inaccurate and unsubstantiated historical and scientific claims, and blurring the lines between editorial and advertising content.
The programs affected by the council's decision include "Al-Majhul", "Hikayat Majzoub", and "Al-Maktub" on "Al-Shams" channel, and "Sitat Al-Habayeb", "Matbakh Horya", "Alam Al-Abray", and "Saniq Al-Qarar" on "Hay" channel. These programs were found to have violated media codes and regulations, prompting the council to take action.
"Al-Majhul", presented by Mahmoud Salah, explores mysterious and supernatural topics, including artificial intelligence, conspiracy theories, and unexplained phenomena. The program was found to have promoted superstitions and unsubstantiated claims, sparking concerns about its impact on viewers.
Another program, "Hikayat Majzoub", presented by Dr. Ahmed Anwar, discusses topics related to the supernatural, energy, and consciousness. The program was criticized for promoting unsubstantiated claims and conspiracy theories, and for blurring the lines between fact and fiction.
The Higher Media Council has emphasized its commitment to monitoring media content and taking action against any programs that violate media regulations. The council's decision to halt these 7 programs reflects its efforts to ensure that media content is accurate, informative, and respectful of viewers.
The programs that were halted will no longer be broadcast until further notice. The Higher Media Council has also warned that it will continue to monitor media content and take action against any programs that violate media regulations.
The decision to halt these programs has sparked a mixed reaction, with some viewers expressing support for the council's move and others criticizing it as an infringement on media freedom. The Higher Media Council has defended its decision, citing the need to protect viewers from inaccurate and misleading information.
Key points
- The Higher Media Council has halted 7 TV programs on two channels, citing violations including promoting superstitions and unsubstantiated claims.
- The programs affected include "Al-Majhul", "Hikayat Majzoub", and "Al-Maktub" on "Al-Shams" channel, and "Sit Al-Habayeb", "Matbakh Horya", "Alam Al-Abray", and "Saniq Al-Qarar" on "Hay" channel.
- The council's decision reflects its efforts to ensure that media content is accurate, informative, and respectful of viewers.
