**Updates IFEX alerts dated 14, 6 December, 19 October 1994 and others** On 9 June 1995, the military government of Nigeria, for the second time in a row, extended the ban on the Punch and Concord independent newspaper groups for another six months as of 10 June. On 14 February, the ban on the Guardian […]
**Updates IFEX alerts dated 14, 6 December,
19 October 1994 and others**
On 9 June 1995, the military government of Nigeria, for the
second time in a row, extended the ban on the Punch and Concord
independent newspaper groups for another six months as of 10
June. On 14 February, the ban on the Guardian group, suspended
since August 1994, was renewed for six months.
Recommended Action
Send appeals to Nigerian authorities:
the law and of the fundamental right to freedom of the press
Appeals To
His Excellency General Sani Abacha
Chairman of the Provisional Ruling Council and Commander-in-Chief
of the Armed Forces
State House
Abuja, Nigeria
Fax: +234 95 232 138
the Nigerian diplomatic representative in your country
your embassy in Nigeria
Please copy appeals to the originator if possible.
