HERICOUN condemns threat to scribes
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, February 27 2015 :
Ethno Heritage Council (HERICOUN) has condemned the assault and threat to the working journalists of the State.
In a statement issued by its Publicity and Propaganda Secretary Oinam Brojen, HERICOUN said that the assault and threat to journalists was tantamount to violation of the freedom of speech and expression of the masses.
Moreover, suppression of the press/media is a real challenge to democracy.
It further appealed to all concerned not to disturb the work environment of the journalists, and encourage them to discharge their duties responsibly for the society.
Meanwhile, Apokpa Marup, in a press note issued by is President H Tomchou, condemned the threat to the life of Editor of Naharolgi Thoudang Khoirom Loyalakpa.
It further urged the authorities concerned to ensure the freedom of speech and expression as mentioned in the Article 19 of the Universal Declara-tion on Human Rights.