In the statement, the Council of Editors said it had repeatedly urged the interim government to withdraw false and motivated cases filed against journalists and take effective steps to stop the harassment.
Although assurances were given that the cases would be reviewed and steps would be taken to withdraw those found to be false and harassing, the desired progress has not been made.
The statement also said that if there are specific and evidence-based allegations against a journalist, they should be resolved in accordance with existing laws and through a transparent judicial process.
The Editorial Council believes that, in the interest of justice, proper investigation of the allegations and due legal process must be ensured; However, harassment and politically motivated cases are unacceptable under any circumstances.