Articles by World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers
Two “Messager Popoli” journalists sentenced to prison
On 3 October 1996, the Littoral Appeals Court in Douala sentenced “Le Messager Popoli” journalists Pius Njawe and Eyoum Ngangue to six months’ imprisonment and a 100,000 CFA (US$ 200) fine, and one year in prison and a 300,000 CFA (US$ 600) fine, respectively, invalidating a 27 February 1996 verdict from the Douala Court of […]
Threat of press censorship; newspaper group’s building halted
The government of Sri Lanka appears to be introducing restrictions on reporting on the question of the so-called “ethnic problem” in their country. The Minister of Information reportedly announced a few weeks ago that press censorship may have to be introduced if newspapers publish material that is “ethnically oriented.” The International Federation of Newspaper Publishers […]