On June 11, MBC posted an official assertion to apologize for inflicting offense by the most recent episode of its journey present “On the Border.”
Their English assertion is as follows:
“This is MBC ‘On the Border’ manufacturing group. Some photos within the ‘Jordan-Israel episode,’ primarily meant to boost understanding on varied religions, had been discovered to be inappropriate.
“We obtained many feedback about ‘image picture used for Islam’s Prophet, Muhammad’ and ‘utilization of a sure nationwide flag on the Dome of the Rock.’
“We deeply apologize for inflicting offend to Muslims and different audiences.
“‘On the Border’ was produced with a view to study the historical past and tradition of two adjoining international locations with neutral viewpoint. Following ‘U.S-Mexico episode’ and ‘France-Germany episode,’ we hope to strategy the 2 international locations’ historical past and tradition with out prejudice in ‘Jordan-Israel episode’ as effectively.
“We can be extra cautious to verify and take note of probably the most detailed elements in addition to the general context, in order that audiences of various cultural backgrounds don’t really feel offended. Once once more, we specific our honest apologies. Thank you on your consideration.”
— withMBC (@withMBC) June 11, 2018
Following the airing of this episode of “On the Border” on June 8, there was an outcry over photos used to depict the space to viewers.
I actually hope that they acknowledge that this severe and apologize about it.
#withMBCApologize pic.twitter.com/vyI10dn7DX— BTSVOICE (@RhBtsvoice) June 11, 2018
#withMBCApologize Stop speaking about Islam this manner. You ought to respect everybody .
— ايثن ¤ (@atheer090) June 11, 2018
stopped insulting our faith and our cultures and our issues stopped. pic.twitter.com/5e27QvZWEg
— ?DyjaHae? (@KH_sj15) June 11, 2018
MBC’s apology has been met with a largely adverse response on Twitter, and lots of have said that it causes additional offense.
You are making the identical mistake whereas appologing, it is calling “Jordan-Palestine”
— Maryem AIT-BRAIM (@BraimMaryem) June 11, 2018
MBC additionally was criticized final yr for its portrayal of Muslims within the drama “Man Who Lives to Die.”