The regional representative of the National Union of Moroccan Journalists in the Marrakech-Safi region, Moulay Abd al-Wahid Talbi, has strongly condemned an article published on a news website that calls on local authorities to provide holiday sheep to what the author refers to as 'reporters.' This demand has been characterized by Talbi as a serious and unacceptable affront to the professional standing and social status of journalists. He described the content of the publication as a form of 'begging and solicitation' that undermines the dignity of the profession and its ethical principles.
Talbi emphasized the union's disassociation from such reckless behavior exhibited by a minority that engages in opportunism and misrepresents their role. He pointed out that journalism is a profession regulated by clear laws, and it has established institutions dedicated to safeguarding the fundamental rights of all its members. He firmly stated that there are no professionals among journalists who 'struggle to make ends meet or stand at the doors of charity as beggars.'
Furthermore, the regional representative called on the Wali of Marrakech-Safi, Khalid Lahbil, to enforce the law and conduct thorough investigations into the identities of those who approach local authorities claiming to represent journalists without official status or representation. He also urged the administration to cease any distribution of public funds under the guise of assisting 'unpaid reporters,' declaring that the union reserves the right to take legal action against anyone involved in defaming the media sector or promoting a distorted image that reflects poorly on those working within it.
As reported by mojaz24.com.
