May 3, 2012
On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day this
year, the Media Foundation for West Africa(MFWA ) notes with special
concern especially, the harrowing experience of media rights defenders in
countries like Guinea Bissau and Mali who have had to
perform their duties under very harsh conditions imposed as a result
of the recent coups d’état in the two countries.
In Guinea-Bissau,
the military authorities are enforcing a media blackout which has worsened the
already repressive media environment in that country. Mali is also facing
similar threats.
The MFWA also salutes journalists and free speech advocates in all
countries, especially The Gambia, for their steadfastness in the face of
hardships imposed on media and citizens by the repressive Yahya Jammeh
regime. We urge them to continuously work for the improvement of
democracy and press freedom in that country.
Issued by MFWA in Accra on May 2, 2012
The MFWA is a regional independent,
non-profit, non-governmental organization based in Accra. It was founded in
1997 to defend and promote the rights and freedom of the media and all forms of
expression.
For more information please contact:
Kwame Karikari (Prof)
Executive Director
MFWA
Accra
Tel: 233-0302-24 24 70
Fax: 233-0302-22 10 84
For more information please contact:
Kwame Karikari (Prof)
Executive Director
MFWA
Accra
Tel: 233-0302-24 24 70
Fax: 233-0302-22 10 84
Website: www.mediafound.org
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