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Iraqi parliament bans IS, pro-terrorism websites

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IANS Baghdad
Last Updated : Nov 19 2015 | 8:02 PM IST

The Iraqi parliament on Thursday passed a law which bans the websites of the Islamic State (IS) group and other media outlets that incite terrorism.

"The parliament voted during the session on a law that bans IS websites and other websites that incite, glorify, promote or justify terrorim," an official told Xinhua news agency.

The law was passed by a majority of 215 lawmakers who attended the regular session of the 328-seat parliament.

The ban will also include satellite channels which support and promote terrorism, the official added.

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First Published: Nov 19 2015 | 7:48 PM IST

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