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Jordan denies jamming al Jazeera broadcast of the World Cup

Global Arab Network - - Amina Murtada

Thursday, 30 September 2010 23:43

Jordan (Amman) - The Jordanian Government on Thursday categorically denied allegations made by unnamed sources to the Guardian newspaper that it was behind the jamming of al Jazeera broadcast of the World Cup 2010.

An official government source affirmed that the allegations are absolutely baseless and unacceptable and said the Government is ready to cooperate with any team of independent experts to examine the facts, and is certain that any such examination will prove these allegations false.

The source added that the Government also rejects the speculation and opinions expressed by sources in Al Jazeera to the Guardian about the reaction of Jordan to the collapse of negotiations to buy the terrestrial broadcast rights.

Jordan had approached al Jazeera with an offer to buy these rights almost four months before the start of the World Cup, but Al Jazeera did not begin to negotiate until a few days before the launch, the source said.

Four days before the kick off of the matches, al Jazeera made an offer, demanding 8 million dollars for the broadcast rights of 20 games of its choosing, and over 50 thousand dollars for the broadcast on each screen that would have been placed in underprivileged areas, the government source noted.

The source pointed out that the Government did not accept the offer because it believed it was made too late and the matches offered by al Jazeera did not justify the cost.

The source added that the Government respected the confidentiality of these negotiations and did not reveal any details related to them. It maintained its professional relationship with Al Jazeera and its bureau in Amman.
(Petra)

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