The theme for the 25th anniversary of the Windhoek declaration “Keeping Power in Check: Media, Justice and The Rule of Law” is perhaps the most important subject in present day advocacy for media rights especially in our part of the world. We have increasingly seen political leaders manipulate legal systems to further inhibit the press in the name of the rule of law. We challenge our respective governments in WAJA countries to see reasons to reform media laws and enable the legal environment for press freedom and freedom of expression. Additionally, governments must spare no efforts in bringing to justice people who deliberately kill journalists to demonstrate their commitment to press freedom and fight against impunity. In solidarity for press freedom, justice, democracy and the rule of law, we remain.

Source: Daily Observer May 03, 2018 02:15 UTC