A woman from Suez governorate casts her vote in the 2nd phases of the 2020 House election- Youm7 photoCAIRO - 14 September 2023: The National Electoral Commission's directives include mandates that stress on media impartiality, accuracy, and professionalism during election coverage. One of the main guidelines prohibits the use of religious slogans to support or oppose any candidate or referendum topic. The National Electoral Commission, under the leadership of Counselor Waleed Hamza, continues its preparation for the presidential elections. These decisions organize the registration in the database of civil society organizations and the media coverage for monitoring elections and referendums. Key Coverage Guidelines Include:Distinguishing between opinion and news, and ensuring news is not presented as an advertisement.

Source: Egypt Today September 14, 2023 08:19 UTC