CNN, BBC, and others suspend broadcasting from Russia due to Putin's new censorship law
March 5, 2022, 12:58 pm

CNN, BBC, and others suspend broadcasting from Russia due to Putin's new censorship law

CNN announces to stop broadcasting from Russia after President Vladimir Putin signed on Friday a censorship bill into law making it impossible for news organizations to accurately report the news in or from Russia. The BBC also said that it had no choice but to "temporarily suspend the work". ABC News and CBS News both said that their networks were temporarily refraining from broadcasting from Russia.

The law, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists, makes it a crime to disseminate "fake" information about the invasion of Ukraine, with a penalty of up to 15 years in prison for anyone convicted, the CNN Business reported,

To stop brooadcating from Russia, means that international correspondents in Moscow are staying in the city, but are not appearing on TV for the time being.

The Wall Street Journal said that its "top priorities are the safety of our employees and covering this important story fairly and fully," the CNN Business mentioned.

It is more and more difficult to confirm the exact number of civilians killed and wounded in this barbaric war. The military losses are also difficult to assess. But, Putin’s savage bombing of civilian structures – schools, hospitals, residential districts, private homes – proves that these horrific actions are WAR CRIMES (File photo and text: Euromaidan Press)

Not only did Russia pass this harsh media law, but its media regulator, Roskomnadzor, blocked several western news sites on Friday.

"Russian authorities have restricted access to news publications including BBC Russia, Radio Liberty, and Latvia-based Meduza, RIA Novosti reported on Friday," CNN's Anna Cooban wrote.

Russia introduces jail terms for spreading ‘fake’ information about the army

Plus, "Russian independent paper Novaya Gazeta said that it is removing articles on the war in Ukraine, saying that new Russian censorship efforts necessitated removing those materials..."

levantnews, CNNBusiness

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BENEFIT, the Kingdom’s innovator and leading company in Fintech and electronic financial transactions service, has sponsored the BuildHer CityHack 2025 Hackathon, a two-day event spearheaded by the College of Engineering and Technology at the Royal University for Women (RUW).
Aimed at secondary school students, the event brought together a distinguished group of academic professionals and technology experts to mentor and inspire young participants.
More than 100 high school students from across the Kingdom of Bahrain took part in the hackathon, which featured an intensive programme of training workshops and hands-on sessions. These activities were tailored to enhance participants’ critical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and team-building capabilities, while also encouraging the development of practical and sustainable solutions to contemporary challenges using modern technological tools.
BENEFIT’s Chief Executive Mr. Abdulwahed AlJanahi, commented: “Our support for this educational hackathon reflects our long-term strategic vision to nurture the talents of emerging national youth and empower the next generation of accomplished female leaders in technology. By fostering creativity and innovation, we aim to contribute meaningfully to Bahrain’s comprehensive development goals and align with the aspirations outlined in the Kingdom’s Vision 2030—an ambition in which BENEFIT plays a central role.”
Professor Riyadh Yousif Hamzah, President of the Royal University for Women, commented: “This initiative reflects our commitment to advancing women in STEM fields. We're cultivating a generation of creative, solution-driven female leaders who will drive national development. Our partnership with BENEFIT exemplifies the powerful synergy between academia and private sector in supporting educational innovation.”
Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager, PR & Communication at BENEFIT, said: “We are honoured to collaborate with RUW in supporting this remarkable technology-focused event. It highlights our commitment to social responsibility, and our ongoing efforts to enhance the digital and innovation capabilities of young Bahraini women and foster their ability to harness technological tools in the service of a smarter, more sustainable future.”
For his part, Dr. Humam ElAgha, Acting Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology at the University, said: “BuildHer CityHack 2025 embodies our hands-on approach to education. By tackling real-world problems through creative thinking and sustainable solutions, we're preparing women to thrive in the knowledge economy – a cornerstone of the University's vision.”

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CNN, BBC, and others suspend broadcasting from Russia due to Putin's new censorship law

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