34. Are there provisions for free or subsidized access to media for candidates?

Electoral Law No.13, 2001, Article (39)

"The Supreme Committee shall regulate the use of the State-run media

(i.e. radio, TV. and the press) by all running candidates on equal basis to enable them

to present to the public their electoral programs. To this effect, the Supreme

Committee shall undertake appropriate measures to ensure equal access to such media

facilities. Political parties and organizations shall have the right to use state-run media

(i.e. radio, TV. and the press) to present their platforms on equal footing and in

accordance with rules and regulations stipulated by the Supreme Committee."