>However, following the uproar, Boshra said that “after reviewing our current language guidance, we have decided to adjust it to clarify that direct attribution is not required for describing the historic events of 9/11 as terrorism.”
“We are doing so to remove what has unfortunately (and unintentionally) become an impediment to clarity and public understanding,” he said.
Future reporting on other events will continue to require attribution; the new guidance only changes the rule for 9/11.
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>However, following the uproar, Boshra said that “after reviewing our current language guidance, we have decided to adjust it to clarify that direct attribution is not required for describing the historic events of 9/11 as terrorism.”
“We are doing so to remove what has unfortunately (and unintentionally) become an impediment to clarity and public understanding,” he said.
Future reporting on other events will continue to require attribution; the new guidance only changes the rule for 9/11.