Articles by Journaliste en danger (JED)
RLTV signal cut following inflammatory remarks by presidential candidate
RLTV’s signal was cut following broadcast of a programme during which opposition candidate Etienne Tshisekedi proclaimed himself president – three weeks ahead of the scheduled 28 November elections.
Radio host fears for his safety following threats
Robert Shemahamba went into hiding after his radio show, “Couleurs dominicales”, resulted in several anonymous threats and a summons from the public prosecutor’s office.
JED announces media monitoring programme as presidential election campaign officially launched
In 2006, violent clashes between supporters of the two main presidential candidates were attributed – in some cases justifiably – to media outlets who inflamed tensions with incendiary comments and incitement to hatred and violence.
Journalist released after 72 hours in detention
Odon Mwamba was released on 26 October 2011 following JED’s call to abbot Twité asking him to request that the journalist be released immediately and to await the court’s ruling on the matter.
Opposition television station evicted from its headquarters
Congo Média Channel Télévision was evicted from its headquarters on 24 October by police officers who illegally occupied its premises.
Journalist detained on criminal defamation charges
Odon Mwamba was arrested on 23 October and has been detained on charges of criminal defamation against Abbot Twité, rector of the Lubumbashi grand seminary.
Headquarters of private media outlet attacked
Armed individuals entered the premises of Info Lingala on the night of 13 October, destroying a part of the building’s roof and damaging equipment.
JED announces launch of “Rapid Alert Network” to prevent attacks on press freedom
At a meeting between media experts and public figures organised by JED, participants agreed to launch a Rapid Alert Network, aimed at preventing serious attacks on press freedom in the period leading up to elections.