Articles by Center for Media Studies & Peace Building (CEMESP)
CEMESP cautiously welcomes re-opening of four media houses
Judge James Zotaa found the media outlets guilty of propagating hate messages but rescinded the petition to close the stations.
Fire destroys radio station
A mysterious fire has gutted the studios of the ELWA radio station in Paynesville, outside Monrovia.
Seven media outlets suspended on eve of presidential elections
The government has suspended seven television and radio stations that are perceived to be pro-opposition media outlets, accusing them of disseminating hate speech.
Politician files US$10 million libel suit against newspaper
The former chair of the Liberty Party was angered by a “Liberian Journal” article covering a major robbery case in which he is implicated.
Newspaper risks being shut down over US$1.5 million fine
The court order emanates from a story by “Frontpage Africa” newspaper on alleged fraud committed by former agriculture minister Dr. J Chris Toe.
Seventy-seven civil society organisations call on UN to recognise importance of access to information and a free media to sustainable development
Prior to the UN summit of world leaders in Rio in June 2012 (Rio+20) to discuss the environment and sustainable development goals, 77 civil society organisations recommend the adoption of national laws on access to information, public participation and access to justice in the environment, a new UN convention on access to environmental information, and a UN Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
Journalist attacked in Monrovia
Smith Toby of Truth FM believes he was targeted because his broadcasts angered members of the opposition parties.
CEMESP holds freedom of information forum for local authorities, community radio journalists
Participants pledged to expedite and monitor the implementation of the freedom of information law and encourage the public to use it.