We received word today from a member of parliament that during the closed session the discussion regarding the media's role in the July 1st protests centered exclusively on Eagle TV. According to the member of parliament who contacted us, the parliament appears to be moving to outlaw all foreign ownership of media in Mongolia as a way to eliminate Eagle TV from the landscape.
Certain members of parliament hold Eagle TV responsible for the riots, even though there were multiple stations providing coverage of the events at different points throughout the day.
Though there has not been a vote in parliament as a result of this discussion, it bears ominous signs not only for Eagle TV, but for Mongolian journalism. Eagle TV has long been recognized as a significant leader where freedom of press and speech is concerned.
Therefore, we are asking for all of the friends of Eagle TV to pray and fast during the next two days (until the State of Emergency ends), that the Lord would intervene with parliament, and give our Board of Directors, me, and our Management team a greater measure of wisdom during the coming days.
I was stuck in San Francisco one more day than planned. I'm on way back to UB now to assess the situation for Eagle.
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