(CPJ/IFEX) – The following is a CPJ press release: CPJ Statement: Cuba must let journalists into the country New York, August 3, 2006 – The Committee to Protect Journalists called on Cuban authorities to allow foreign journalists into the country after a group of foreign journalists attempting to enter Cuba were turned back at the […]
(CPJ/IFEX) – The following is a CPJ press release:
CPJ Statement: Cuba must let journalists into the country
New York, August 3, 2006 – The Committee to Protect Journalists called on Cuban authorities to allow foreign journalists into the country after a group of foreign journalists attempting to enter Cuba were turned back at the airport yesterday.
“We call on Cuban authorities to let journalists do their work without harassment or obstruction,” said Americas program coordinator Carlos Lauría. “It is critical that foreign journalists be allowed into Cuba to report the news on the handover of power by Castro, a story of global importance. We are also troubled by reports that Cuba is denying requests for journalists’ visas.”
CPJ is a New York-based, independent, nonprofit organization that works to safeguard press freedom around the world.
