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09/23/2003 Archived Entry: "Iraq to bar key Arabic news channels"

IRAQIS WHO HATE AL JAZEERA: I saw this earlier in the day and forgot to blog it. Iraq's governing council has temporarily suspended al-Jazeera and al-Arabiya after they were accused of inciting violence against coalition troops and sectarian violence.

"They are being suspended for inciting sectarian violence and attacks on governing council officials," the spokesman said. "They have also shown videos of terrorists promising attacks on coalition forces."

I wonder if the ACLU will get involved...

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