Senegalese media organizations staged a blackout day on August 17 to protest government actions targeting press freedoms.
Media organizations in Senegal staged a blackout day on August 17 to protest against government actions they believe are targeted at curbing press freedoms in the country. Accusations of government crackdowns include freezing of bank accounts, seizure of production equipment, and unilateral termination of advertising contracts, which threaten media organizations' financial stability. The Senegalese Council of Press Distributors and Publishers accuses the government of attempting to control information and suppress critical voices, leading to a decline in Senegal's World Press Freedom Index ranking from 49th to 94th place between 2021 and 2024.
August 13, 2024
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