(CPJ/IFEX) – On 7 February 1998, Albert Gilbert Bosanga Yema, editor of the opposition newspapers “L’Alarme” and “L’Essor Africain”, was arrested in connection with an article published in both newspapers calling for the release of jailed opposition leader Joseph Olengankoy. Recommended Action Send appeals to authorities: urging them to immediately and unconditionally release Yema, who […]
(CPJ/IFEX) – On 7 February 1998, Albert Gilbert Bosanga Yema, editor of the
opposition newspapers “L’Alarme” and “L’Essor Africain”, was arrested in
connection with an article published in both newspapers calling for the
release of jailed opposition leader Joseph Olengankoy.
Recommended Action
Send appeals to authorities:
held
without charge for four months
signatories
Appeals To
Laurent-Desire Kabila
President of the Democratic Republic of Congoc/o the diplomatic representative of the Democratic Republic of Congo in
your country(in the United States)
Embassy of the Democratic Republic of Congo
Fax: +1 202-237-0748(in France)
Embassy of the Democratic Republic of Congo
Fax: +33 1 42 89 80 09(in Canada)
Embassy of the Democratic Republic of Congo
18 Range Road
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada K1N 8J3
Fax: +1 613 747 9152
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