(RSF/IFEX) – According to RSF, on 19 March 1998, the daily newspaper “Al-Zahf al-Akhdar” was banned indefinitely. The decision was made because of “articles attacking fraternal Arab states and friendly countries.” “Al-Zahf al-Akhdar” is also accused of “deviation from the revolutionary orientation which governs the media.” All the staff of the newspaper were suspended at […]
(RSF/IFEX) – According to RSF, on 19 March 1998, the daily newspaper
“Al-Zahf al-Akhdar” was banned indefinitely. The decision was made because
of “articles attacking fraternal Arab states and friendly countries.”
“Al-Zahf al-Akhdar” is also accused of “deviation from the revolutionary
orientation which governs the media.” All the staff of the newspaper were
suspended at the same time, without any explanation.
Recommended Action
Send appeals to authorities:
al-Akhdar” can publish again and the staff can return to work
freedom in Libya
Appeals To
Mu’ammar al Khadaffi
President
Presidential Palace
Tripoli, LibyaSend copies of appeals to the Libyan representative in your country
(in the United States as well as Canada)
Permanent Mission of the Socialist People’s Libyan Arab Jamahiriya to the
United Nations
309-315 East 48th Street
New York, NY
10017 USA
Tel: (212) 752 5775
Fax: (212) 593 4787
Please copy appeals to the source if possible.
