Liberia - Violence and intimidation against media in run-up to second-round election

Reporters without borders

Reporters Without Borders is alarmed by a dangerous increase in acts of violence and intimidation against radio and TV stations and newspapers since the first round of Liberia's presidential election on 11 October. Election rivalry has exacerbated tension between the media and the candidates' political parties. “The situation of the media and journalists has worsened significantly since the first round and various journalists have said they are afraid,” Reporters Without Borders said. “The (...)

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