The Committee to Protect Journalists wrote to Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama after his first 100 days leading the country. They asked him to make sure attacks against reporters are properly investigated. The group wants him to change laws that make certain reporting illegal. They also urged him to protect what journalists keep on their devices.
CPJ requested justice for Ahmed Hussein-Suale Divela, a reporter killed in 2019. Many more media workers have faced abuse because of their reporting since that murder. The letter highlights how those who harm journalists often face no consequences. CPJ wants Mahama to fix laws against false news that hurt press freedom. The group expressed worry about officials taking phones from reporters.
The letter mentioned concerns about the tools the government uses to access information from journalists' electronics. President Mahama took office on January 7 this year. CPJ hopes he will make these press freedom issues a priority during his term. The organization believes these changes would help keep reporters safe. Better protection for journalists would strengthen democracy in Ghana.
CPJ requested justice for Ahmed Hussein-Suale Divela, a reporter killed in 2019. Many more media workers have faced abuse because of their reporting since that murder. The letter highlights how those who harm journalists often face no consequences. CPJ wants Mahama to fix laws against false news that hurt press freedom. The group expressed worry about officials taking phones from reporters.
The letter mentioned concerns about the tools the government uses to access information from journalists' electronics. President Mahama took office on January 7 this year. CPJ hopes he will make these press freedom issues a priority during his term. The organization believes these changes would help keep reporters safe. Better protection for journalists would strengthen democracy in Ghana.
