The decision by the Arab satellite channel Aljazeera not to broadcast video recorded by the gunman in Toulouse as he killed seven people is a victory for newsroom ethics and should encourage fresh debate in Britain and elsewhere about broadcasting standards and coverage of terrorism.

According to reports Aljazeera is the only channel to receive video material which shows the attacks carried out by Toulouse gunman Mohamed Merah who filmed himself killing seven people, including Jewish children and unarmed soldiers, before he was shot dead after a 32-hour siege last week.

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By Iqbal Tamimi

Every single day we watch ceremonies on Arab television channels glorifying and idolizing members of royal families and rulers of states in the most disgusting way. Arab media is the main arm that tame people and shape their feelings of fear and inferiority especially where the rulers are and members of royal families.