فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
At 10:30 AM, journalists in Morocco staged a protest in front of the National Press Council in Rabat. This move comes at a critical time for journalists, who are grappling with multiple issues related to transparency, labor rights, and the overall organization of the media sector.
The protesters aim to highlight several key issues affecting journalists across Morocco. Among these, a major concern is the call for a fair and sustainable distribution of public support for the press, particularly for small and medium-sized media outlets, which are struggling to secure stable sources of income. This support, meant to enhance the competitiveness of Moroccan journalism, should be directed in line with the field’s realities and the needs of professionals facing ongoing financial challenges.
In addition, journalists are calling for legal measures to recognize the rights of reporters, photographers, and technicians by integrating them into the press law as accredited reporters. This move would strengthen their legal standing and ensure formal recognition by media institutions, improving their professional status and fostering organized growth in the sector.
The protest also seeks to address issues within sports journalism, where journalists are expected to voice concerns about their threatened rights. With the increasing exclusion of certain journalistic practices in sports, journalists believe that there is a need to protect their gains and safeguard their professional rights in the face of marginalization attempts.
On the financial front, the issue remains contentious, with journalists urging the Court of Auditors to conduct a thorough investigation into the funds received by the temporary committee of the National Press Council. The protesters argue that the lack of transparency in the allocation of these funds harms the credibility of press institutions and hinders sector development.
Regarding legislative changes, journalists are demanding that the Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication expedite the amendment of the Press and Publication Law and present it for discussion with professional bodies before it is enacted. This amendment should take into account the current professional landscape and ensure the rights of all parties within the media sector.
Moreover, journalists are calling for truly democratic elections based on constitutional standards, rejecting any forms of appointments and bureaucracy that undermine press independence. According to the protesters, elections must take place on time and ensure genuine representation of all journalists, not just a few individuals holding positions through non-transparent means.
Finally, journalists view the professional press card as a key symbol of recognition by society and the press. They demand the cancellation of the cards issued by the temporary committee, considering them tools for political and personal loyalties, while insisting on the recognition of cards issued by the democratically elected National Press Council.
These protests continue to emphasize the necessity of free and transparent journalism in Morocco, a press that operates under fair laws and guarantees the rights of all journalists to practice their profession freely and safely.
source : fesnews media
