فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
Rabat –
The competent authorities have decided to deport a Tunisian journalist following statements described as offensive to the Kingdom of Morocco, made during his recent media coverage. The remarks sparked widespread condemnation within media circles and across social media platforms.
According to consistent sources, the decision came after monitoring content deemed to violate journalistic ethics and containing direct insults toward Morocco, prompting the relevant authorities to intervene and take the legal and administrative measures applicable in such cases.
In a related development, the Tunisian TV channel “El Hiwar Ettounsi” announced that it had summoned the journalist as part of an internal disciplinary procedure, before ultimately deciding to terminate his accreditation permanently. In an official statement, the channel stressed its rejection of any media practices or discourse that could harm relations between countries or contravene professional values and journalistic ethics.
This development comes at a sensitive time that calls for greater commitment from media professionals to the standards of responsible journalism, particularly during events with regional and international dimensions, where the media is expected to foster understanding between peoples rather than fuel tensions or insult states and their institutions.
The decision has generated mixed reactions: some view it as a normal legal measure to protect national sovereignty and uphold applicable laws, while others emphasize the need to strengthen a culture of responsible media grounded in professionalism and mutual respect.
Observers note that this incident revives the broader debate on the limits of freedom of expression in journalism and the ethical responsibility of media professionals—especially in contexts that require a high degree of discipline and respect among nations.
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