NEW CASTLE, Delaware – The Association of Liberian Journalists in the Americas (ALJA) says it stands in solidarity with veteran broadcast journalist T-Max Jlateh and other Liberian journalists whose voices are critical to ensuring that Liberia’s nascent democracy continues to thrive. He claimed they that are been targeted for espousing views the plotters consider critical of the Liberian government. ALJA is also, calling on the Liberian media to remain ethical in the conduct of their professional responsibilities. ALJA maintained such disclosure would further endanger the lives of the journalists and their families. ALJA says it will hold the government to its promise to expeditiously investigate the reported threat against the lives of the journalists and report its findings promptly.

Source: Front Page Africa April 10, 2019 20:48 UTC