(RSF/IFEX) – According to information made available by RSF on 8 July 1998, on 7 July 1998, Mathew Marak, editor of the daily “Achik Mikasal”, received a letter containing death threats from rebel groups belonging to the separatist Achik National Volunteer Council. The separatist militants said in their threats that Marak had written several reports […]
(RSF/IFEX) – According to information made available by RSF on 8 July 1998,
on 7 July 1998, Mathew Marak, editor of the daily “Achik Mikasal”, received
a letter containing death threats from rebel groups belonging to the
separatist Achik National Volunteer Council. The separatist militants said
in their threats that Marak had written several reports which were “not
correct.”
Three months ago, photographer W. T. Jrywe was assaulted by unidentified
gunmen in Shillong (in the northeastern state of Meghalaya). The journalist
managed to escape, but suffered injuries (not previously reported by IFEX).
Recommended Action
Send appeals to authorities:
freedom is
guaranteed in the state of Meghalaya
any threats from outlawed groups
Appeals To
His Excellency Chief Minister of State B. B. Lyngdoh
Shillong
Meghalaya
India
Fax: +91 364 22 34 50 (c/o Mr. Lahtar – to transmit to the Chief Minister of
State)
Please copy appeals to the source if possible.
