Document #1051602

CPJ – Committee to Protect Journalists

Jailed Gabonese journalist hospitalized, sentenced

http://www.cpj.org/news/2007/africa/gabon01aug07na.html

ecoi.net summary:
Libreville: Director of a private newspaper was handed a suspended prison term and a fine; he could not appear in court after he was hospitalised as a result of poor detention conditions
Country:
Gabon
Source:
CPJ – Committee to Protect Journalists
Original link:
http://www.cpj.org/news/2007/africa/gabon01aug07na.html
Document type:
Appeal or News Release
Language:
English
Published:
1 August 2007
Document ID:
1051602 (former ID 79309)

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