MBC News Director Resigns Amid Controversy Over Report

Sources within the MBC Channel Group have revealed that Musad Al-Thubaiti, the group’s News Director, has submitted his resignation. This move comes after the channel aired a report that sparked widespread controversy.

The report in question, titled “Millennium of Liberation from Terrorists,” was met with outrage due to its description of leaders of armed Islamist movements as “terrorists.” The report’s headline read, “The most prominent leaders of armed Islamist movements who have been killed since 2000 have been held accountable.”

According to sources, Al-Thubaiti’s resignation has been accepted. As the primary person responsible for news at the network, his departure is seen as a significant development.

The controversy surrounding the report led to severe consequences for MBC. Iraq’s Media and Communications Commission announced the cancellation of the channel’s license to operate in the country. The report’s airing sparked a wave of anger, with many taking issue with the description of the leaders of the armed Islamic movement.