Four radio stations attacked as post-election crisis deepens
(CPJ/IFEX) – The following is a 28 February 2002 CPJ press release: MADAGSCAR: Four radio stations attacked as post-election crisis deepens New York, February 28, 2002-Four radio stations were attacked and destroyed on February 23 as violence erupted over disputed presidential election results. Supporters of President Didier Ratsiraka allegedly attacked the offices of the Madagascar […]
Press freedom threatened following state of emergeny declaration and attacks on private radio stations
(RSF/IFEX) – In a letter to President Didier Ratsiraka, RSF expressed its concern following the declaration of a state of emergency, citing its possible effect on press freedom in the country. “The legitimate search for a return to calm should not translate into a calling into question of press freedom in the country. The authorities […]
Recent attacks on freedom of expression
(IFJ/IFEX) – The IFJ is disturbed by recent attacks on freedom of expression in Madagascar. According to the IFJ’s information, on 6 May 1999, Limby Maharavo, the head of the minister of culture and information’s cabinet, gave an order banning James Ramarosaona, president of the Madagascar Order of Journalists, from appearing on Malagasy public television […]
Two journalists sentenced to three-month prison terms
(RSF/IFEX) – RSF is concerned by the sentencing of two journalists to three-month prison terms. According to RSF’s information, on 28 December 1998, Harry Rahajason and Christian Chatefaux, journalist and editor-in-chief, respectively, of the newspaper “L’Express de Madagascar” were sentenced to three months in prison. Rahajason was found guilty of contempt of court, further to […]