(IFJ/IFEX) – IFJ is disturbed by the threats against various media in Niger. According to IFJ’s information, “Le Republicain”, “Tribune du Peuple”, “La Bonne Affaire”, “Le Citoyen”, “Sahel Horizon” and “Sankore” have been threatened with closure by the Conseil Superieur de la Communication as have Anafani and RM radio stations. **Updates IFEX alert of 28 […]
(IFJ/IFEX) – IFJ is disturbed by the threats against various media in Niger.
According to IFJ’s information, “Le Republicain”, “Tribune du Peuple”, “La
Bonne Affaire”, “Le Citoyen”, “Sahel Horizon” and “Sankore” have been
threatened with closure by the Conseil Superieur de la Communication as have
Anafani and RM radio stations.
**Updates IFEX alert of 28 October 1998**
Recommended Action
Send appeals to the President of the Republic:
auspices of Law no. 97-026 are attacks on freedom of expression
they have refused to be silenced and have exercised their right to free
speech
on freedom of expression imposed by Law no. 97-026
ensures that the media cannot freely exercise their profession in Niger.
Appeals To
General Ibrahim Baré Maïnassara
President of the Republic
Niamey, Niger
Fax: +227 72 2245 / +227 72 272 / +227 72 2336
Please copy appeals to the source if possible.
