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Four journalists belonging to privately-owned media organisations were physically attacked by police officers who disrupted a peace march organised by members of the Educational Unions’ Permanent Consultation and Action Framework.
Niger Highlights
NigerThe vast majority of African nations continue to jail journalists and close media houses on charges of defamation or for "insulting" authorities or their policies. The practice prevents legitimate public discourse and critical writing and leads to self-censorship.
Zakari Alzouma and Ayouba Karimou were arrested and detained for about six hours on 7 October 2011.
While recognising the shortcomings of the media in the course of discharging their duties, MFWA nonetheless considers the sanction imposed on Modibo Oumarou Aliou as unduly harsh.
World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers
Media Foundation for West Africa
Media Foundation for West Africa
Media Foundation for West Africa
Reporters Without Borders
Reporters Without Borders (RSF)
Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA)
International Press Institute (IPI)
Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA)
Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ)
Reporters Without Borders (RSF)
Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA)
Reporters Without Borders (RSF)
Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA)
Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ)
Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA)
Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA)
Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA)
Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA)
Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ)
Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA)
Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA)
Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA)
Reporters Without Borders (RSF)
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