Articles by Center for Media Studies & Peace Building (CEMESP)
House of Representatives reacts negatively to radio talk show hosts’ comments
(CEMESP/IFEX) – The House of Representatives in Monrovia has lashed at and threatened to summon the presenter of a talk show before that body for “preaching hate messages”. Ambrose Nmah, presenter of the Truth FM Breakfast Show, was the subject of a plenary discussion during the house’s session on 14 August 2007. The House of […]
Sports journalist assaulted by football coach, threatened by team administrator, after exposing their salaries
(CEMESP/IFEX) – On 18 June 2007, sports journalist Julu Johnson of the “Independent News” newspaper in Monrovia was attacked and assaulted by the head coach of Liberia’s National Football team, Frank Jericho Nagbe. Johnson was attacked for publishing an article which states that the football coach was earning a salary of US$650 per month. Johnson […]
Ban lifted on newspaper that published sex photograph of ex-official
(CEMESP/IFEX) – The government of Liberia has lifted the ban imposed on the “Independent” newspaper. Information Minister Dr. Laurence Bropleh announced the lifting of the ban when he addressed journalists on 30 May 2007. The government, on 27 February, revoked the operational permit of the “Independent” after it published a photograph showing President Ellen Sirleaf’s […]
Government representative threatens legal action against newspaper over article implicating him in oil deal with foreign company
(CEMESP/IFEX) – The management of the “Liberian Express” bi-weekly newspaper has been threatened with legal action by a member of the House of Representatives of Liberia. Representative Dusty Wolokollie accused the newspaper of publishing what he termed “a falsehood against him” and boasted that he will take the newspaper to court for libel and will […]
In observance of World Press Freedom Day, CEMESP urges government to improve relations with media
(CEMESP/IFEX) – The following is a 2 May 2007 CEMESP statement: In Observance of Press Freedom Day: CEMESP NUDGES GOVT TO IMPROVE RELATIONS WITH MEDIA Monrovia, May 2, 2007 – The Center for Media Studies & Peace Building (CEMESP) has called upon the Government of Liberia to make more efforts towards respecting the rights of […]
Government maintains ban on newspaper, instructs printing houses not to print
(CEMESP/IFEX) – It was a success story for “The Independent” newspaper last week when the Supreme Court of Liberia ordered both parties to the case to return to “status quo ante.” Seyrius Cephus, the lawyer for “The Independent”, said the paper was to appear on the newsstand on 29 March since the court has mandated […]
Court nullifies ban on newspaper for allegedly publishing pornography
(CEMESP/IFEX) – “The Independent” newspaper, which was banned by the government for publishing a sex photo of former presidential affairs minister, Willie Knuckles, has been ordered by the Supreme Court of Liberia to return to “status quo ante.” The court’s latest ruling is a result of a challenge by “The Independent” through its legal counsel, […]
Journalist suspended for airing interview of opposition parliamentarian
(CEMESP/IFEX) – Reporter Othello Guzean of the government-controlled radio network, Liberia Broadcasting System (LBS), has been suspended indefinitely by the network’s director general, Charles Snetter Jr. According to a 16 January 2006 letter from Snetter to the reporter, Guzean was suspended for allegedly violating the editorial policy of the station. However, Guzean indicated to CEMESP […]