The Morning Call
The United Nations is “concerned” by a new decree affecting foreign broadcasters in DR Congo, given the political crisis gripping the country. The decree states that foreign companies can operate in DR Congo “with a majority participation by Congolese in the capital of the said company”. The foreign media houses have been given 30 days “to come into line” with the new rules — or until December 12, eight days before the end of the mandate of President Joseph Kabila
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Israel: Authorities raid Al Jazeera after shutdown order passed
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Nigeria: Detention of investigative journalist sparks concern for press freedom
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UN Secretary-General warns of growing threats to media freedom
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Tunisian journalist sentenced to 6 months in prison for insulting an official
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Israel PM vows to shut down Al Jazeera
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Tunisian journalist accused of insulting a public official to face trial next month