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Reporting Ebola: a story of divergent Western and African experiences

Harrowing stories of human suffering are coming out of West Africa as the Ebola crisis continues, but the outbreak is also revealing stark differences between the way Western correspondents and African journalists are able to protect their own health when covering it.

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Nick Toner

Date

2014-08-28 11:54

Liberia criticised for imprisoning broadcaster under anti-terror legislation

“We are very disappointed in the actions of the Liberian authorities,” Alison Meston, WAN-IFRA's Head of Global Campaigns, said in response to the imprisonment last week of Monrovian broadcaster Henry Costa under anti-terrorism legislation.

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William Pimlott

Date

2014-03-26 16:44

Living to write another day in Liberia

A high level meeting in Liberia has agreed to expedite to the parliament draft legislation for the repeal of criminal defamation laws. This follows the release from prison of one of the country's top editors, who was jailed for failing to pay exorbitant fines.

WAN-IFRA's Head of Global Campaigns, Alison Meston, reports from Monrovia.

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Julie Posetti

Date

2014-03-21 12:31

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