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BBC Arabic owes journalists ‘thousands of dollars’ after three years’ unpaid fees

One contributor accused the channel, which is part of the UK licence fee-funded World Service, of withholding $10,000

By Eliz Mizon
BBC Arabic owes journalists ‘thousands of dollars’ after three years’ unpaid fees
During an on-air interview with BBC Arabic, Mehdi Eliefifi held up a piece of paper reading ‘Where is my money?’ in English | Screenshot via BBC Arabic. All rights reserved
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Journalists, analysts and correspondents have alleged that BBC Arabic owes them thousands of dollars for work dating as far back as 2019.

BBC Arabic, part of the UK licence fee-funded World Service, is accused of withholding money from a reporter in a war zone as well as experts and commentators in the US.

It comes after veteran US-based analyst and broadcaster Mehdi Eliefifi interrupted his latest interview with BBC Arabic to make an on-air protest.

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