The National Information Council has approved the launch of an official television channel to report statements and news from the ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces.
The channel is to be called Al-Masdar [The Source], and will also broadcast information originating from various government institutions.
One of the stated aims of the channel will be to prevent the spread of rumors and misinformation.
The channel is expected to start a test broadcast of eight hours a day in a few weeks.
Translated from the Arabic Edition
