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Nine years on
since journalist Deydara was killed, the Gambia Press Union (GPU), has calledl
on the Gambia government to do justice in the murder of journalist Deyda Hydara
killed in the line of duty.
Late Deyda
Hydara, was the managing editor and
co-proprietor of The Point newspaper, who was murdered on 16th December 2004. on his paper’s anniversary day. Gambian authorities
has never brought the assassins to book
‘We call on the
Gambia government to properly investigate and brought out assassins of Deyda
Hydara,” Jibairu Janneh, executive director of the union said. “Our position
still stands the same.”
Janneh was speaking on world press
freedom day, a day used to remember colleagues who have been victimize for just
speaking out the truth.
World
Press Freedom Day is observed annually on 3 May to remind countries and people
all around the world, that freedom of the press and freedom of speech and
expression are fundamental human rights.
This day is often held to remember
many journalists who have died or faced jail in order to bring news to the
public.
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The government
has also been called to do justice in the disappearance of Ebrima ‘chief
’Manneh, who went missing since 2007. Alarmingly, Gambian authorities cannot
account for Manneh's whereabouts, and over the years have given evasive and
inconsistent responses to regional and international inquiries.
This
year’s theme for this day, as declared by the UN, is “Media Freedom for a
Better Future: Shaping the post-2015 Development Agenda”.
Done in
different styles in other parts of the world, The Gambia celebrates it at the Tango
office in a form of symposium with panelists who made presentations in
different topics.
