The common assumption that state-owned news outlets are likely to be used for propaganda, while commercial outlets are objective, is problematic, as seen in the coverage of the Iraq war.
The protection of human rights from terrorist threats and the counterterrorism efforts that follow need to be in accordance with human rights standards in order to maintain legitimacy.
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