IPI Completes Press Freedom Mission to Lebanon, Urges Respect for Editorial Independence and Credibility

Fractured Media Landscape Reflects Lebanese Society’s Divisions 

The International Press Institute (IPI) on Thursday completed a four-day press freedom mission to Lebanon during which it held discussions with leading editors and journalists, as well as political leaders and government officials.

Participants in the discussions noted that Lebanon has a freer and more diverse and vibrant media than any other Arab country, and IPI is encouraged by such an environment.

However, a recurring concern expressed in discussions was that Lebanon’s  ...