The regional writer for the National Syndicate of Moroccan Journalism in the Marrakech-Safi region, Moulay Abd Al-Wahid Talabi, has strongly condemned an article published on a news website that calls on the authorities to provide "Eid sheep" to certain "correspondents." Talabi characterized this demand as a severe insult and wholly unacceptable to the professional standing and social status of journalists, describing the content of the publication as "begging and solicitation" that undermines the dignity of the profession and its ethical and universal principles.
The union leader emphasized that the National Syndicate of Moroccan Journalism, as the most representative body in the sector, dissociates itself from these reckless behaviors exhibited by a group that exploits the profession through corruption and impersonation. He clarified that journalism is a profession regulated by clear laws with its foundational bodies dedicated to safeguarding the fundamental rights of all its members, stressing that there is no professional among them who "lacks the means for their daily sustenance or stands at the doors of charity as a beggar."
Talabi urged the governor of Marrakech-Safi, Khalid Lahbil, to enforce the law and strictly verify the identity of anyone approaching the authorities under the guise of representing journalists without proper credentials or official representation. He also called on the administration to cease any distribution of public funds under the pretext of assisting "unpaid correspondents," declaring that the union reserves its full right to pursue legal action against anyone involved in defaming the media sector or promoting a distorted image that harms those working within it.
As reported by mojaz24.com.
