Ann Cooper
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Ann Cooper
attacking call concerned ensure government media publicly safety steps
We are alarmed that state-run media are publicly attacking this newspaper. We are gravely concerned about the safety of Le Journal's staff, and call on the government to take steps to ensure their security.
against call charges clearly contradict minister order prime revival stated
The crackdown is clearly continuing, and the revival of old charges against journalists is part of that pattern. We call on Prime Minister Meles Zenawi to order an investigation into these charges which contradict his stated policy.
affirm against charges commitment concerned critical drop government inhibit laws remove retaliate work
We're gravely concerned that sedition laws are being used to retaliate against a critical publication. The Philippine government should drop these charges and affirm its commitment and remove laws that inhibit the work of the press.