Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Reverses Policy After 9/11 Terminology Backlash

The CBC issued a leaked memo instructing journalists not to label the September 11 attacks as terrorist incidents, sparking public outrage and prompting the network to quickly reverse the controversial editorial directive ahead of the anniversary.

28 Aug, 23:51 — 28 Aug, 23:51

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CBC releases policy change after controversy about refusing to refer to 9/11 as ‘terrorist attacks’

The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation leaked memo told journalists not to call 9/11 a terrorist attack, sparking outrage before the anniversary.

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CBC releases policy change after controversy about refusing to refer to 9/11 as ‘terrorist attacks’

«Une déformation malhonnête de l’histoire» : critiqué, le groupe canadien CBC utilisera finalement le mot «terrorisme» pour qualifier le 11-Septembre

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