Ivorian police have issued summonses for questioning to several newspaper editors, local journalists report. The summons were sent to editors seen to be favourable towards former presidential candidate Alassane Ouattara. The police accused the newspapers of “calling the army to mutiny, inciting the public not to recognize the authorities, and inciting hatred and violence”.
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Ivory Coast: Newspapers targeted by police
Ivorian police have issued summonses for questioning to several newspaper editors, local journalists report. The summons were sent to editors seen to be favourable towards former presidential candidate Alassane Ouattara. The police accused the newspapers of “calling the army to mutiny, inciting the public not to recognize the authorities, and inciting hatred and violence”.
By Intern
21 Feb 11