Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Saudi Cleric Issues Fatwa Against Journalists/Writers Who Criticise Religious Figures

A top Saudi cleric has issued an edict saying writers who challenge or criticise religious sheikhs should be fired from their jobs, flogged, and jailed. This comes close on the heels of another top cleric calling for the death of owners of satellite TV stations that air "immoral" soap operas.

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