Germany bans Hizbullah television station Al-Manar

Interior Ministry says station's programming forbidden under Article 9 of Germany's constitution as it operates with the purpose of violating 'international understanding'
Associated Press |
Germany's Interior Ministry has banned Hizbullah's television station, saying that it violates the country's constitution.
The ministry says 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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