Tuesday, 18. March 2003
Topic: W A R - on March 18, 2003 at 9:48:26 PM CET
Journalists 'won't be allowed to report during first wave of Iraq raids'
JOURNALISTS face a total news blackout for up to 24 hours, with the launch of any attack on Iraq.
The aim is to stop the Iraqi regime being alerted to the first wave of attacks before they happen, by international news agencies, particularly television.
It means the public may only learn the war has started when the blackout has been lifted.
This may last from anywhere from two to 24 hours, depending on the situation at the time.
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