article author: SANA Fri, 2026-06-19 03: 48 DAMASCUS: Syria is intensifying efforts to combat hate speech and promote responsible journalism, marking the UN’s International Day for Countering Hate Speech on June 18 with a series of measures anchored in a newly introduced media code of conduct. The Professional and Ethical Code of Conduct for the media sector, introduced earlier this year, aims to raise professional standards, counter inflammatory rhetoric, and reinforce respect for diversity. Officials say implementation is already underway. Main category: Middle East Tags: Fall of Assad hate speech Syria International Day for Countering Hate Speech



