VOICED : Periodista de Al Jazeera demanda al canal

VOICED : Periodista de Al Jazeera demanda al canal

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Journalism

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

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Mohamed Fahmy, a Canadian journalist formerly with Al Jazeera, has filed a $100 million lawsuit against the Qatari network, alleging negligence and support for blacklisted Islamists. Fahmy, along with an Australian and an Egyptian journalist, was previously convicted in Egypt for allegedly supporting the Muslim Brotherhood during protests. While the Australian was deported, Fahmy and the Egyptian were released on bail. Fahmy is pursuing legal action in Canada, citing Al Jazeera's bias and sponsorship of the Muslim Brotherhood. His choice of Canada is due to his perceived status as a traitor in Egypt after renouncing his citizenship.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason Mohamed Fahmy is suing Al Jazeera?

For defamation

For negligence and supporting blacklisted Islamists

For wrongful termination

For breach of contract

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What were the charges against the journalists from Al Jazeera?

Espionage

Illegal immigration

Supporting the Muslim Brotherhood

Tax evasion

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened to the Australian journalist involved in the case?

He was acquitted

He was deported

He was fined

He was sentenced to life imprisonment

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Fahmy choose Canada to file his lawsuit?

He was advised by his lawyer

Canada has better legal systems

He is seen as a traitor in Egypt

He has dual citizenship

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What accusation did Fahmy make about Al Jazeera's stance?

They were neutral

They were against all political movements

They supported the Egyptian government

They were biased towards the Muslim Brotherhood