Minneapolis, MN – The Association of Liberian Journalists in the Americas (ALJA) is condemning in the strongest term the increased level of attacks against Liberian journalists by state security officers. The Association also, named Liberian journalist Aryee Davis of Truth FM as one of the victims of the EPS. The organization says it perceives the continuous attack on the Liberian Media by security forces as a ploy to silence them and must be condemned by all LiberiansAt the same time, ALJA is calling on Liberian journalists to remain fearless and professional in their reporting. ALJA further cautioned the Liberian media to assist in sustaining the Liberian peace and democracy by exercising due diligence in its reporting about happenings in the country. ALJA says the attack on the Liberian Media by State security forces continues to create a gloomy cloud over Press FreedomALJA is a conglomeration of current and retired Liberian journalists residing in the Americas.
Source: Front Page Africa March 06, 2020 05:37 UTC