We are marking the World Press Freedom Day 2020, amidst serious challenges facing not just the media, but governments and citizens in various forms. And that’s the world is calling for journalism without favour or fear, so that citizen hopes and aspirations are restored through media holding those in leadership accountable. Media houses are truly constrained by operational and sustainable issues, and like any sector is facing hardships, but journalism should not be sacrificed. Alternative support mechanisms should be sought to ensure professional and public interest journalism flourishes. The time for true professional journalists is now and the time to fight for the oppressed is today.

Source: The Star May 03, 2020 13:41 UTC