MFWA Statement to The 42nd Ordinary Session of The African Commission for Human & Peoples’ Rights Brazzaville, Congo,14 - 28 Nov 2007

Delivered on November 16, 2007

Honourable Commissioners,
Members of National Delegations,
Representatives of National Human Rights Institutions,
Representatives of Human Rights NGOS,

The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) would like to draw your attention to press freedom and freedom of expression violations in two (2) countries in West Africa: Niger and The Gambia. In Niger, since the beginning of an armed conflict in the Northern part of the country, the media are facing several attacks: suspension of newspapers and radio stations, intimidations, threats and harassments.

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"vox populi vox Dei " Is Our Motto

By Ebrima G. Sankareh, Editor in chief

From antiquity to date humankind continues to wrestle with religious fundamentalism, political bigotry and authoritarianism and all the inherent excesses associated with them. The desire to be free from all forms of suppression and subjugation has given rise to expression(s) by the press whose ultimate weapon has been the pen. This is made possible, of course, by the power of the brain coupled with the readers; the public's desire to be informed.

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