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IFJ Condemns Strip Humiliation of Women Journalists in Sierra Leone
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Publisher:  International Federation of Journalists
Date Written:  19/02/2009
Year Published:  2009  
Resource Type:  Article

The International Federation of Journalists strongly condemns the humiliating and degrading treatment suffered by four women journalists who were stripped naked in public in Sierra Leone while covering events against female circumcision.

Abstract:  The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today strongly condemned the humiliating and degrading treatment suffered by four women journalists who were stripped naked in public in Kenema, Eastern where they were covering events to mark the International Day against female circumcision.Sierra Leone

"We condemn this serious assault and violation of the right to dignity which can have traumatic effects," said Gabriel Baglo, Director of the IFJ Africa Office. "We expect the authorities t...
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