Germany bans Hizbullah television station <i>al-Manar</i>
By JERUSALEM POST STAFFPublished: NOVEMBER 21, 2008 16:31Advertisement
Germany's Interior Ministry has banned Hizbullah's television station al-Manar, saying that it violates the country's constitution.
The ministry said al-Manar television programming was forbidden under Article 9 of Germany's constitution, which says that organizations cannot operate with the purpose of violating "international understanding."
A ministry spokesman did not offer further details. Al-Manar is staunchly anti-Israel and frequently broadcasts footage of Hizbullah fighters.
The US lists Hizbullah as a terrorist organization and has banned Al-Manar.Al-Manar made no immediate comment.
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