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BBC Journalists Banned From Using Word 'Kidnapping' on Maduro, Guardian Columnist Claims
BBC Journalists Banned From Using Word 'Kidnapping' on Maduro, Guardian Columnist Claims
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Guardian columnist Owen Jones claims that BBC journalists were banned from using the word "kidnapping" in describing the US actions in relation to Venezuelan... 06.01.2026, Sputnik India
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"BBC journalists have been banned from describing the kidnapped Venezuelan leader as having been kidnapped. The BBC News Editor has sent this to BBC journalists," Jones said on X.The journalist attached a screenshot of a portion of the document to the publication, which asks not to write that Maduro was kidnapped, suggesting instead using the words "captured" or "seized." However, the provided excerpt contains no information indicating that the document is related to the BBC.On January 3, the US launched a massive attack on Venezuela, capturing Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, and taking them to New York. Trump announced that Maduro and Flores would face trial for allegedly being involved in "narco-terrorism" and posing a threat, including to the US.The Russian Foreign Ministry expressed solidarity with the Venezuelan people, called for the release of Maduro and his wife, as well as for the prevention of further escalation of the situation.
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BBC Journalists Banned From Using Word 'Kidnapping' on Maduro, Guardian Columnist Claims
Guardian columnist Owen Jones claims that BBC journalists were banned from using the word "kidnapping" in describing the US actions in relation to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
"BBC journalists have been banned from describing the kidnapped Venezuelan leader as having been kidnapped. The BBC News Editor has sent this to BBC journalists," Jones said on X.
The journalist attached a screenshot of a portion of the document to the publication, which asks not to write that Maduro was kidnapped, suggesting instead using the words "captured" or "seized." However, the provided excerpt contains no information indicating that the document is related to the BBC.
On January 3, the US launched a massive attack on Venezuela, capturing Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, and taking them to New York. Trump announced that Maduro and Flores would face trial for allegedly being involved in "narco-terrorism" and posing a threat, including to the US.
The Russian Foreign Ministry expressed solidarity with the Venezuelan people, called for the release of Maduro and his wife, as well as for the prevention of further escalation of the situation.
