DR Congo press watchdog JED warns journalists face growing threats
Journaliste en danger (JED) says the media environment in DR Congo is getting worse. Its annual report, published on Monday, cites threats and attacks on journalists and disinformation about Ebola.
DR Congo press freedom group Journaliste en danger (JED) has warned that conditions for the media in the country are getting worse, Radio Okapi reported. The group issued the warning to mark the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists. Its annual report, published on Monday, points to two problems: threats against media workers and barriers to reliable information. The report is titled "Rumours, legends and conspiracy theories about Ebola: the media under pressure from the disinformation virus". It examines the difficulties the media face in covering health crises and fighting false information. According to JED, rumours are spreading and part of the public distrusts journalists. Some health facilities have also been attacked. The group praised media workers who check facts and produce reliable information despite these pressures. On security, JED reported several cases of threats, economic pressure…
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