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Journalists demand Syrian channel apologise and threaten complaints over satirical programme

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Syrian presenter Ward Najjar, host of the satirical programme 'Akhd Ward' on Syria TV's second channel, faced sharp criticism from journalists and activists. The criticism followed an episode that discussed how journalists and activists in southern Syria covered Israeli violations, and centred on the limits of satirical critique.

Syria's media landscape has been divided since the 2011 uprising and war, with outlets aligned with rival sides and a contested debate over press coverage.

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