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Newly elected DRCongo president asked to protect journalists (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News January 31, 2019

RSF and its partner organization JED are calling on incoming president of the DRC Felix Tshisekedi, to protect journalists and put an end to impunity for crimes committed against the press.
Source: MEDIA FEED

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