(WAJA/IFEX) – Guinea-Bissau’s state prosecutor has just ordered the closure of two independent publicatons, “Diario de Bissau” and “Gazeta de Noticias”. Two independent radio stations, Pindjiguiti and Bombolom, may also be closed shortly. On 29 October 2001, Guinea-Bissau’s journalists’ associations and unions condemned the decision to close the publications at the Press House (Maison de […]
(WAJA/IFEX) – Guinea-Bissau’s state prosecutor has just ordered the closure of two independent publicatons, “Diario de Bissau” and “Gazeta de Noticias”.
Two independent radio stations, Pindjiguiti and Bombolom, may also be closed shortly.
On 29 October 2001, Guinea-Bissau’s journalists’ associations and unions condemned the decision to close the publications at the Press House (Maison de la Presse) in Bissau, the capital.
WAJA is very concerned about the media’s current situation in Guinea-Bissau and condemns all of the government’s efforts to hinder the activities of journalists in the exercise of their profession.
WAJA urges the government to work towards defusing the destructive atmosphere that predominates in the country and condemns its ongoing efforts to repress the media.
