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AFEX network highlights need for protection of journalists
The newly established freedom of expression network, African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX) has deplored the current state of attacks, arrests, detentions, incarcerations and harassments meted out to journalists while on the job in many countries on the continent.
The network specifically notes the troubling conditions in Eritrea, Ethiopia, Nigeria and Somalia which make the practice of journalism unsafe with a tendency to undermine the right to freedom of expression. These conditions came up at the first General Meeting of the network in Johannesburg, South Africa, which discussed issues such as the safety of journalists, freedom of expression and media practice on the continent.
Read the full article on www.ifex.org.
Source: IFEX
The IFEX network of organisations is connected by a shared commitment to defend and promote freedom of expression as a fundamental human right.
Go to: http://www.ifex.org/