(CPJ/IFEX) – On 7 May 1998, Moussa Tchangari, publisher of an opposition weekly, “The Republican”, was released without charge. That same day, Mamane Abou, owner of Niger’s biggest printing company and editor of the “Republican” was picked up by the police on suspicion of arson and insurance fraud. On 15 April 1998, sixteen military officers […]
(CPJ/IFEX) – On 7 May 1998, Moussa Tchangari, publisher of an opposition
weekly,
“The Republican”, was released without charge. That same day, Mamane Abou,
owner of Niger’s biggest printing company and editor of the “Republican” was
picked up by the police on suspicion of arson and insurance fraud. On 15
April 1998, sixteen military officers attempted to burn down Abou’s printing
house. The fire was quickly extinguished by the fire department. Abou is
currently in police custody at the “Prison Civil” in Niamey (not previously
reported by IFEX).
**Further to IFEX alerts of 11 and 8 May 1998**
Recommended Action
Send appeals to authorities:
Political Rights
right of independent journalists in Niger to freely exercise their
profession
Appeals To
General Ibrahim Bare Mainassara
President of the National Salvation Council
Niamey, Niger
Fax: +227 72 2245 / +227 72 272 / 227 72 2336
Please copy appeals to the source if possible.
