Guinea - President's supporters ransack provincial radio station

Reporters without borders

Reporters Without Borders is appalled to learn that members of the ruling Rally of the Guinean People (RPG) ransacked Batè FM, a radio station in Kankan, 650 km east of Conakry, on 18 August, removing all of its equipment. “The attack on this radio station is unacceptable and reflects a determination on the part of RPG's supporters to intimidate independent news media,” Reporters Without Borders said. “We call on the authorities to identify and prosecute those responsible without delay. “In (...)

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