Sunday, May 03, 2009

Saudi royal media

"Saudi-based e-newspaper, Kul Al-Watan (All of the Homeland) was charged with defamation filed by thirteen Saudi women journalist, Arab News has reported. The journalists have filed complaints against the paper due to a report it has published, entitled 'Saudi Women in Red Nights', alleged to have written about prostitution, alcohol and drugs becoming prevalent in Saudi society, and 'that women journalists rely on illicit relationships with newspaper bosses to get support and fame'. The online newspaper is charged for 'defaming and distorting the image of the Saudi media.'"