In a statement issued today, the Lebanese National Audiovisual Media stated that “the right to peaceful demonstration is protected by constitutions and international laws,” and urged security forces to respect media personnel’ immunity.

The council pointed out that “the right to peaceful demonstration is protected by constitutions and international laws, and the citizen has the natural right to access information through the journalists’ performance of their mission to reveal the truth,” hoping that the security forces would respect the immunity enjoyed by media professionals and distinguish between the peaceful movement, the absurd and riotous movement.

Finally, the statement appealed to Army Commander, General Joseph Aoun, to spare the military establishment and security forces any wrong practices that would harm its image and prestige, especially since all the Lebanese support this military institution and the security forces.