(IFJ/IFEX) – The IFJ is disturbed by the suspension of Ricardo Chega from “Jornal da Madeira”. According to IFJ’s information, Chega, who is President of the regional branch of the Sindicato dos Jornalistas, has been suspended, pending the outcome of an inquiry, after he made comments on the situation of the press in Madeira, in […]
(IFJ/IFEX) – The IFJ is disturbed by the suspension of Ricardo Chega from
“Jornal
da Madeira”.
According to IFJ’s information, Chega, who is President of the regional
branch of the Sindicato dos Jornalistas, has been suspended, pending the
outcome of an inquiry, after he made comments on the situation of the press
in Madeira, in an interview for “Diario de Noticias da Madeira”. The
interview was given in his capacity as a union leader.
The IFJ is concerned that Chega has been put under investigation solely for
expressing opinions on the links between funding and independence in
newspapers and other matters relevant to the profession.
Recommended Action
Send appeals to authorities:
his
trade union role and that it is unacceptable for a union activist to be
penalised for representing his members
an
attack on freedom of expression and freedom of association
Appeals To
Alberto Joao Jardim
President of the Regional Government of Madeira
c/o Ministerio da Administracao Interna
Praca do Comercio
1100 Lisbon
PortugalAlberto Arons de Carvalho
Secretary of State for Social Communication
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