Media watchdog dismisses accusations Sky News propagated hatred towards Muslims
by Amanda Meade from World news | The Guardian on (#617D5)
Complaint that alleged shows hosted by Andrew Bolt, Rita Panahi and Paul Murray spread anti-Islam sentiment was not upheld
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Accusations from the Muslim community that Sky News Australia programs hosted by Andrew Bolt, Rita Panahi and Paul Murray propagated anti-Islam sentiment have been dismissed by the media watchdog.
The Australian Muslim Advocacy Network (Aman) alleged in formal complaints to both Sky News Australia and the Australian Communications and Media Authority (Acma) that Sky's after dark lineup had a willingness to conflate extremist discourse with Islam" which misled viewers about the nature of the religion.
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