Violation of laws and regulations: The Communications Authority sanctions LCI Channel

In a decision published today, the High Authority for Communications has severely sanctioned LCI Channels. The HAC has decided to withdraw LCI TV services from the packages of authorized dealers in Mali in compliance with the law. Below is the full decision.

In view of the Constitution

Consider transition charter

Taking into account Law No. 2022-001 of February 25, 2022 amending the Transitional Charter:

Taking into account Law No. 2012-19 of March 12, 2012 on private services

Audiovisual communication under Article 48, paragraph 2

Considering Decree No. 2014-06/P-RM of January 21, 2014, amended and approved by Law No. 2015-018 of June 4, 2015, establishing the High Authority for Communications: Considering Decree No. 2016-0715 /P-RM of September 34, 2016, article 41, which regulates broadcasting and program distribution companies: Considering Decree No. 2016-0626/P-RM of August 25, 2016, which establishes the conditions for implementation, imposing non-criminal sanctions High Authority for Communications:

Consider the internal regulations of the High Commissioner for Communications

Considering that LCI TV channel will broadcast the program on July 27, 2024

Titled: Wagner’s tragic murder in Mali: The hand of Kyiv with LCI Military Advisor Colonel Michel Goya Guest: Taking into account that during this visit a number of violations of legal and regulatory provisions were discovered, in particular the provisions of article 39 of Law n’00-046 of July 7, 2000 establishing the system and the press and press crime, as well as article 2 of Law n’2012-019 of March 12, 2012 concerning private audiovisual communications services:

Considering that Colonel Goya has been destroying all kinds of slander, baseless slander and false accusations throughout the broadcast

Considering that some of the guest’s remarks amounted to an apology for terrorism and incitement to destabilization

Considering that terrorism is condemned by the United Nations and all its member states

Taking into account the deliberations of the HAC Members Group on 22 August 2024.

Decide:

Article 1: Within two (02) months from the date of signing of this Decision, the LCI Television service will be removed from the packages of all authorized distributors of sound or television broadcasting services in Mali.

Article 2: The National High Transport Authority and all other technical authorities shall be responsible for the implementation of these regulations.

Article 3: This decision will be notified when necessary.

Bamako, August 23, 2024

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Gauzu Coulibaly