DR ‹ › Khaled Setti, a parliamentary advisor for the National Union of Moroccan Workers (UNTM) and a union representative for the PJD, has taken a stand against the government regarding the criteria used to select news anchors for public television channels. In a written inquiry directed at the Minister of Youth, Culture, and Communication, Setti pointed out the noticeable lack of traditional Moroccan attire, such as the djellaba or headscarf, in public media news broadcasts. He questioned the current selection criteria, particularly the focus on journalists' physical appearance or clothing. Setti further urged the ministry to disclose the steps it plans to take to ensure equal opportunities for all professionals in the media sector. He stressed that access to news presentation roles should be based on professional competence, editorial expertise, and journalistic quality, without any arbitrary or unjustified discrimination. Additionally, the parliamentary advisor asserted that public media and their news broadcasts should play a pivotal role in appreciating and promoting traditional Moroccan dress, which he views as a vital part of the national cultural identity. Setti reminded that public channels, funded by taxpayer money, are bound to uphold the principles of fairness, neutrality, and non-discrimination. This intervention follows a recent incident where Nadia Lyoubi, a journalist at the 2M channel, claimed she was removed from presenting news broadcasts due to her wearing hijab.
