NBTC to pursue libel suit
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The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission's telecom committee would proceed with the libel suit against an academic and a TV journalist, saying it welcomes criticism but not defamation.
In a statement released on September 6, the committee launched the libel suit to protect the integrity of the committee's four members. It insisted that criticisms were welcomed, but not distorted information meant to cause others harm.
It also said that the suit would serve as a reminder that media should not be used as a tool to defame any organisation. Meanwhile, this should require the research centre to be more thorough in its research and disclosure of the information.
