Links to a commentary from Middle East Monitor and a report from Press Freedom Global Alliance; other published material is accessible by clicking on their names. (Scroll up for today’s LEBANON, IRAN and UKRAINE so far, and down for MEDIA 6-14-26.) — MCM

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FROM JUNE 17  When peace becomes a media battlefield, by Ervin Hoskins | Middle East Monitor  When a war begins to give way to diplomacy, the battle rarely ends at the negotiating table. It continues in headlines, guest segments and the emotional frame through which audiences are told to interpret a possible end to violence. READ MORE . . .

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FROM FEB. 19  Citing threats, Iran International moves broadcasts to U.S. From Press Freedom Global Alliance. A Farsi-language satellite news channel based in London and long critical of Iran’s theocratic government said on Feb. 14 it had moved its broadcasts to Washington “to protect the safety of its journalists” after being targeted by Tehran. READ MORE . . .

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