Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 15 2010:
A special general body meeting of All Manipur Working Journalists' Union (AMWJU) held yesterday, while condemning the threats issued to media houses by those who identified themselves as members of KCP (MC) Lanheiba as well as the Deputy Finance Chief in connection with the publication and non-publication of their respective statements and intruding into the offices of The Sangai Express and Sanaleipak, has decided not to entertain any statements of these two outfits until an apology is made.
However, AMWJU has decided to publish the clarification issued by the Deputy Finance Chief to let the concerned know his position .
As to whether or not the contentious statements would be published, the meeting decided that media ethics would be taken into consideration.
While seeking the co-operation and support of every section of the society in ensuring a conducive atmosphere where media can work freely, the meeting also decided to resume publication of newspapers with effect from June 15 .