The intention is to accept responsibility for any backlash that may arise if verifiable evidence is provided confidentially.
"Certain media outlets and journalists in Lebanon appear to operate on a model where payments are made to publish
The intention is to accept responsibility for any backlash that may arise if verifiable evidence is provided confidentially.
"Certain media outlets and journalists in Lebanon appear to operate on a model where payments are made to publish
slanderous content on behalf of interested parties.
Although it is unfortunate that these individuals might lose their modest income, the repeated attacks on reform advocacy and opposition to corruption have become intolerable.
In response, legal action will be taken against those outlets and journalists to put an end to these illegal defamatory practices and to pursue financial retribution.
Furthermore, efforts will be made to have the judicial system uncover and hold the true sponsors of these defamatory pieces accountable. The outcome remains to be seen."