On 15 September 1996, unknown individuals opened fire on the home of the parents of Vladimir Jara, a journalist with the daily “ABC Color”. The previous day, Jara’s wife had received telephoned death threats. As well, on 10 September, unidentified individuals made their way into Jara’s house, searching through it and marking up pictures of […]
On 15 September 1996, unknown individuals opened fire on the home
of the parents of Vladimir Jara, a journalist with the daily “ABC
Color”. The previous day, Jara’s wife had received telephoned
death threats. As well, on 10 September, unidentified individuals
made their way into Jara’s house, searching through it and
marking up pictures of Jara and his wife with an “X”.
**Provides further details to IFEX alert
dated 20 September 1996**
These incidents followed the publication in “ABC Color” of
articles by Jara about alleged corruption involving members of
the National Police.
An investigation was subsequently opened, while the head of the
National Police, Mario Sapriza Nunes, offered assurances of the
journalist’s safety.
Recommended Action
Send appeals to authorities:
Jara and his family is guaranteed
entirety and that those found responsible are prosecuted
Appeals To
His Excellency Juan Carlos Wasmosy
President of the Republic of Paraguay
Palacio de Gobierno
Asuncion, Paraguay
Fax: +595 21 493 154, +595 21 493 622 or +595 21 442 777
Juan Manuel Morales
Minister of the Interior
Ministry of the Interior
Asuncion, Paraguay
Fax: +595 21 446 448
Dr. Sebastian Gonzales Insfran
Minister of Justice
Ministry of Justice
Asuncion, Paraguay
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