Condemns assault on media by armed forces
- 23rd May 2023 : North-East Forum for International Solidarity -
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North-East Forum for International Solidarity (NEFIS) strongly condemns the attack on media personnel by the armed forces personnel yesterday in Imphal East, Manipur. It should be noted that the media personnel were allegedly held at gunpoint and assaulted by the armed forces personnel, while they were on duty. Despite their press cards being prominently displayed so as to preclude any confusion as to their identity as media personnel, they were beaten up while reporting.
This assault on media personnel is condemnable in the strongest terms as it is an assault on press freedom. Vested interests do not want independent media to exist so as to further their agenda. Thus, such assaults are covertly endorsed by the ruling elites.
NEFIS also condemns the burning of the houses of the Kuki community in Imphal East by a mob. This incident openly shows how the rioters are running amok in the state protected by vested interests and ruling elites, and trying to sow discord among communities. Killings and burning of properties of any community is condemnable in strongest terms.
NEFIS stands for press freedom, peace, justice, and communal harmony. The organization demands immediate action against the armed forces personnel responsible for the assault on media personnel.
NEFIS also demands the apprehension of culprits responsible for burning the houses of the Kuki community, and strict punishment to them as per law.
Killings and burning of properties of any community are condemnable in the strongest terms, and the state government should ensure that no such unfortunate incidents happen, and any actions that instigate hatred among communities and provoke communal violence should be curbed.
Kishan Yumnam
Member
North-East Forum for International Solidarity (NEFIS)
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This article was posted on May 24, 2023 .
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