National Press Club calls for release of Nigerien journalist
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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following is a statement from Eileen O'Reilly, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, on the kidnapping and detention of Samira Sabou, an independent journalist in Niger.
Key Points:
- WASHINGTON, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following is a statement from Eileen O'Reilly, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, on the kidnapping and detention of Samira Sabou, an independent journalist in Niger.
- No case more vividly illustrates the precarious position of truth-tellers than Sabou's.
- A little more than a year ago, Sabou was threatened with prison by the administration of Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum.
- It's a sign that a reporter is serving the right cause – fairness — and the right interest group — the people.