{"id":10015,"date":"2021-11-04T19:36:43","date_gmt":"2021-11-04T19:36:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsreservoir.com\/?p=10015"},"modified":"2021-11-04T19:36:43","modified_gmt":"2021-11-04T19:36:43","slug":"crime-against-journalists-bring-perpetrators-to-justice-amdf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsreservoir.com\/?p=10015","title":{"rendered":"Crime Against Journalists: Bring Perpetrators to Justice &#8211;\u00a0AMDF"},"content":{"rendered":"<div dir=\"auto\">Crime Against Journalists: Bring Perpetrators to Justice &#8211;\u00a0AMDF<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Africa Media Development Foundation (AMDF), a non- governmental organization has lend its voice to the call for Justice against perpetrators of crime Against Journalists.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">This call was made\u00a0 in a statement signed,\u00a04th November, 2021<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u00a0by the\u00a0Executive Director, AMDF<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Iliya Kure\u00a0on the occasion of the\u00a02021 International Day to end Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span style=\"font-family: sans-serif;\">According to the statement made available to newsmen, the AMDF states,<\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">&#8220;As the world marks 2021 International Day to end Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, we at Africa Media Development Foundation (AMDF) are calling on relevant authorities in Africa to ensure perpetrators of such crimes are brought to justice.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">&#8220;We note with concern increasing cases of journalists being killed, attacked and kidnapped around the continent in the cause of their statutory duties.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">&#8220;African Leaders should understand that the media is instrumental to projecting the voice of the voiceless, unraveling socio economic issues, as well as proffering solutions to challenges and problems faced by many.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">&#8220;The media have also played great roles in scrutinizing governments, exposing corruption and holding leaders accountable, thereby contributing to the greater transparency and public sector stability.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">Still lamenting on the harsh conditions the media is made to go through despite its countless sacrifices, there is the need for a rethink as AMDF frowns at any act that can jeopardize freedom of the press in Africa.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">&#8220;While the media achievements are worth celebrating, press freedom in Africa continues to deteriorate, a situation, AMDF views as a serious threat.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">&#8220;Ironically too, most of the press unfriendly countries, have forgotten that the press have over the years made invaluable contributions to the continent&#8217;s democratic journey.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">&#8220;As a media development organisation that provides professional support to media, journalists and upholds press freedom in Africa, we frown at any act that can jeopardize freedom of the press in Africa. 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