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Momodou
Denmark
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 Posted - 05 Oct 2006 : 19:46:01
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Editorial
MR. PRESIDENT, THEY ARE STILL REPORTING!!
Journalists and other persons who had been associated with the Freedom Newspaper fiasco are still reposting at the National Intelligence Agency (NIA). People like Duta Kamaso and Malick Mboob are still in custody. They have not been charged. They have not been taken to court. They are detained for months without trial.
To those whose minds have not been prepared for long detention long period of captivity can lead to psychological or physical deterioration which can affect their lives for good. The religious leaders of the country should play their role in visiting any head of state to report what they read in the press and counsel the government to adhere to the provisions of the constitution and the basic text of good governance.
Detention often leads to lost of income for families. The same goes for closure of media houses. Since The Independent Newspaper was put to a stop many journalists associated with the paper are finding it difficult to address their basic needs. The Independent Newspaper, Citizen FM and Sud FM are all establishments that generate income, investment and development. The government should consider the removal of all obstacles to their operation. The media fraternity should consider establishing a fund to assist media parishioners in distress. The Deyda Hydara Foundation may be a good starting point.
Source: Foroyaa Newspaper Burning Issue
Issue No. 85/2006, 4-5 September, 2005
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