Journalist’s trial postponed indefinitely
(MISA/IFEX) – The trial of journalist Domingos Mussamo has been postponed indefinitely because his defence lawyer could not get a place on the only plane going to Cuanza Norte. The trial had been due to start on 26 April 2000. No new date was set for the trial. Background Information Mussamo, formerly chief editor of […]
Journalist’s trial date set
The following is a 19 April 2000 CPJ news alert: ANGOLA: MUSSAMO TRIAL SET FOR APRIL 26 New York, April 19, 2000 — The trial of journalist Andre Domigos Mussamo, accused of “revealing state secrets” in an unpublished article based on a provincial governor’s unpublished letter, has been set for April 26, according to CPJ’s […]
Two journalists convicted of defaming official, two others begin trial
The following is a 12 April 2000 CPJ news alert: ANGOLA: Two journalists convicted of defaming official; two others begin trial New York, April 12, 2000 — On April 11, a Luanda court convicted two journalists of defaming a senior government official and gave them suspended sentences, sources in Angola told CPJ. Graca Campos, a […]
Two journalists sentenced, another acquitted for defaming the president
On 31 March 2000, journalist Rafael Marques and Anguear dos Santos, the director of the independent weekly “Agora”, were convicted of defaming President Jose Eduardo dos Santos. A third accused, Antonio de Freitas, the chief editor of “Agora”, was acquitted. Marques and Dos Santos were both convicted of defaming, injuring and slandering the president, while […]
Journalist Rafael Marques sentenced to six months in prison for defaming president
The following is a CPJ press release: ANGOLA: MARQUES GETS SIX MONTHS FOR DEFAMING PRESIDENT New York, March 31, 2000 — A Luanda court today convicted Angolan journalist Rafael Marques of defaming President José Eduardo dos Santos in an October 1999 article. Marques was sentenced to six months in prison, but the sentence was suspended […]
Journalist Mussamo released from prison
**Updates IFEX alerts of 8 and 3 March, 23, 11 and 2 February and 29 January 2000** (CPJ/IFEX) – The following is a 29 March 2000 CPJ press release: ANGOLA: JOURNALIST MUSSAMO RELEASED ON BAIL AFTER THREE MONTHS IN ILLEGAL DETENTION New York, March 29, 2000 — Angolan journalist Andre Domigos Mussamo, formerly chief editor […]
Marques accused of being “obsessed with destroying regime”
**Updates IFEX alerts of 24, 21, 17, 10, 9, 7 and 6 March, 22 February and 13 January 2000, 17 December, 30, 25, 16, 3 and 2 November, 28, 22, 20, 19 and 18 October 1999** (CPJ/IFEX) – The following is a CPJ press release: ANGOLA: PROSECUTION WITNESSES CHARGE MARQUES “OBSESSED WITH DESTROYING REGIME” New […]
Marques trial lawyer walks out after being denied right to read appeal motion
The following is a 23 March 2000 CPJ press release: ANGOLA: MARQUES TRIAL LAWYER WALKS OUT AFTER BEING DENIED RIGHT TO READ APPEAL MOTION March 23, 2000 — The trial of Angolan free-lance journalist Rafael Marques, which resumed today in the Provincial Criminal Court of Luanda, was again adjourned to March 28 amid ominous signs […]
Marques trial adjourned amid growing doubts about fairness
The following is a CPJ press release: ANGOLA: MARQUES TRIAL ADJOURNED TO MARCH 23 AMID GROWING DOUBTS ABOUT FAIRNESS New York, March 21, 2000 — The trial of Angolan free-lance journalist Rafael Marques, which was last adjourned on March 10, resumed today at 9:30 in the Provincial Criminal Court in Luanda, sources in Angola told […]
Marques trial to resume, judge has no legal background
**Updates IFEX alerts of 17, 10, 9, 7 and 6 March. 22 February and 13 January 2000, 17 December, 30, 25, 16, 3 and 2 November, 28, 22, 20, 19 and 18 October 1999** (CPJ/IFEX) – The following is a 20 March 2000 CPJ press release: ANGOLA: MARQUES’ JUDGE HAS NO LEGAL TRAINING, SOURCES SAY […]
MISA expresses concern over upcoming trial of journalist
The following is a MISA statement in reference to the trial of journalist Rafael Marques, a case of landmark significance: STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE MEDIA INSTITUTE OF SOUTHERN AFRICA (MISA) ON FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 2000 The following statement appeals to the presiding magistrate over the trial of journalist, poet and Open Society – Angolan Chapter […]
Journalist Marques’ trial adjourned until 21 March
**Updates IFEX alerts of 9, 7 and 6 March, 22 February and 13 January 2000, 17 December, 30, 25, 16, 3 and 2 November, 28, 22, 20, 19 and 18 October 1999** (CPJ/IFEX) – The following is a 9 March 2000 CPJ press release: ANGOLA: MARQUES TRIAL ADJOURNED UNTIL MARCH 21 New York, March 9, […]
Journalist’s lawyers will offer “truth defense” in trial
**Updates IFEX alerts of 7 and 6 March, 22 February and 13 January 2000, 17 December, 30, 25, 16, 3 and 2 November, 28, 22, 20, 19 and 18 October 1999** (CPJ/IFEX) – The following is an 8 March 2000 CPJ news alert: ANGOLA: MARQUES LAWYERS WILL OFFER “TRUTH DEFENSE” IN TOMORROW’S TRIAL New York, […]
Jailed editor’s family in dire financial need
**Updates IFEX alerts of 8 and 3 March, 23, 11 and 2 February and 29 January 2000** (CPJ/IFEX) – The following is a 7 March 2000 CPJ news alert: ANGOLA: JAILED EDITOR’S FAMILY IN DIRE FINANCIAL NEED New York, March 7, 2000 — The family of jailed journalist Andre Domingos Mussamo are suffering dire financial […]
WiPC fears for safety of arbitrarily detained journalist
**Updates IFEX alerts of 3 March, 23, 11 and 2 February and 29 January 2000** (WiPC/IFEX) – WiPC is concerned over the unlawful and continued detention of journalist Andre Domingos Mussamo, and fears for his health and safety. According to information received by WiPC, Mussamo is held in violation of his right to freedom of […]
CPJ posts daily updates on trial of Angolan journalist
**Updates IFEX alerts of 6 March, 22 February and 13 January 2000, 17 December, 30, 25, 16, 3 and 2 November, 28, 22, 20, 19 and 18 October 1999** (CPJ/IFEX) – The following is a 7 March 2000 press release: CPJ Posts Daily Updates on Trial of Angolan Journalist Rafael Marques Visit www.cpj.org for latest […]