Английская Википедия:Al-Watan (Bahrain)

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Al Watan (Шаблон:Lang, meaning The Homeland) is an Arabic daily newspaper published in Manama, Bahrain. It is known to have a pro-government stance.

History and profile

Al Watan was launched on 10 December 2005.[1][2] The publisher of the daily is Al Watan for Publishing and Distribution Company.[3] Yusuf Albinkhalil is the editor-in-chief of the daily.[4] Its board of advisers mostly includes Salafis.[5] The paper is based in Manama.[6]

The online edition of the paper was the 46th most visited website for 2010 in the MENA region.[7]

Content and political stance

The daily has supplements in business and sports.[1]

It is a pro-government daily newspaper according to Human Rights Watch.[8] However; the paper describes itself as independent.[3] On the other hand, it is under the effect of Saudi Arabia through Salafi members of the advisory board.[5]

See also

References

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