On 7 My 1996, the independent daily “El Watan” suspended publication following the refusal of a public printing press, the Societe d’impression d’Alger, to print it. While no official reason was given for the printing press’s action, it seems to be linked to the publication of “security-related” information. Previously, on 25 April, “El Watan” did […]
On 7 My 1996, the independent daily “El Watan” suspended
publication following the refusal of a public printing press, the
Societe d’impression d’Alger, to print it. While no official
reason was given for the printing press’s action, it seems to be
linked to the publication of “security-related” information.
Previously, on 25 April, “El Watan” did not publish for the same
reasons.
Recommended Action
Send appeals to authorities:
resume publication and that measures be taken to end the
harassment of Algerian newspapers
especially the “reading committees” instituted in the printing
presses by the Ministry of the Interior
Appeals To
His Excellency Liamine Zeroual
President of the High Council of State
El Mouradia Presidential Palace
Algiers, Algeria
Fax: +213 2 60 96 18
Minister of Communications
Ministry of Communications
Algiers, Algeria
Fax: +213 2 68 44 59
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