Journalist detained
(RSF/IFEX) – In a letter to Security Minister Djibrill Bassolé, RSF asked that Paulin Yaméogo, editor-in-chief of the weekly “San Finna”, be released immediately. Robert Ménard, the organisation’s secretary-general, added that: “To our knowledge, this journalist did nothing more than exercise his right to inform, in accordance with the international treaties ratified by Burkina Faso.” […]
Government official rejects RSF mission on journalist’s death
(RSF/IFEX) – The following is an RSF letter to Burkina Faso Security Minister Djibrill Bassolé, further to his refusal to allow an RSF follow-up mission of inquiry into circumstances surrounding the December 1998 death of journalist Norbert Zongo: Mr. Djibrill Bassolé Minister responsible for security Ministry of Territorial Administration and Security Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso Paris, […]
Report on death of journalist Norbert Zongo submitted by Independent Commission of Inquiry
(RSF/IFEX) – The following is an RSF press release: **Updates IFEX alerts of 18 January 1999, 22 December, 16 December and 15 December 1998** Paris, 7 May 1999 For immediate release Press Release Burkina Faso: Norbert Zongo case The Independent Commission of Inquiry in which Reporters sans frontières participated has submitted its report to the […]
Violence escalates in the wake of journalist Zongo’s death
(IFJ/IFEX) – The IFJ is shocked by recent developments in Burkina since the death of Norbert Zongo. According to IFJ’s information, the authorities have been attacking those who have been calling for investigations into the death of Zongo and his companions. Tear gas and live bullets have been fired at strikers or demonstrators involved in […]
WAN calls for investigation into journalist’s death
(WAN/IFEX) – The following is a 22 December 1998 WAN press release: Paris, 22 December 1998 For immediate release WAN Calls for Investigation into African Journalists’ Death The World Association of Newspapers (WAN) has called for an investigation into the death of Norbert Zongo, Chief Editor of Burkina Faso’s private weekly L’Indépendent and head of […]
WAJA suspects foul play in death of journalist Zongo, calls for enquiry
(WAJA/IFEX) – The following is a 16 December 1998 statement by WAJA further to the death under suspicious circumstances of Burkina Faso journalist Norbert Zongo: WAJA is expressing deep shock further to the mysterious death of Norbert Zongo, editor-in-chief of the “The Independent”, a weekly publication in Ougadougou, Burkina Faso on 13 December 1998. Zongo, […]
IFJ protests killing of journalist Zongo
(IFJ/IFEX) – The following is a 16 December 1998 IFJ press release and letter to the President of Burkina Faso further to the suspicious death of journalist Norbert Zongo: Media Release 16 December 1998 Burkina: Leading Journalist Silenced The International Federation of Journalists today expressed its shock at the death of Norbert Zongo. Mr Zongo’s […]
Journalist found dead
(RSF/IFEX) – RSF is expressing concern further to a journalist’s death. According to RSF’s information, on 13 December 1998, Norbert Zongo, chief editor of the private weekly “L’indépendant” was found dead in his vehicle, on the trail which links Sapouy to Ouagadougou. The journalist was accompanied by his brother, his chauffeur and one other person. […]