Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2020
Foreign Agents Registration Act controversy
The U.S. Department of Justice directed AJ+ to register under FARA, alleging that it engaged in political activity while being directed or controlled by Qatar-linked interests. Al Jazeera rejected the characterization and argued that the action was politically motivated. The available reference material does not indicate that the order was enforced.
2019
Removal of Holocaust-related Arabic video
AJ+ removed an Arabic-language video that minimized or denied aspects of the Holocaust after public criticism and condemnation by Israeli officials. Al Jazeera said the video breached editorial standards and suspended two journalists involved in its production.