Title: “Aggression of a journalist at Addis Ababa airport: a shocking act that endangers freedom of the press”
Introduction :
The assault on a journalist at Addis Ababa airport recently sparked outrage and called press freedom into question. Will Claes N’Lemvo, journalist for ACTUALITE.CD, was violently attacked by individuals claiming to be security agents in charge of protecting high personalities. This attack highlights the difficulties faced by journalists in the exercise of their profession, and raises questions about the protection of freedom of expression.
The course of the attack:
While filming an altercation between security guards and a Congolese subject, Will Claes N’Lemvo found himself the victim of physical violence. His phone was forcibly snatched away, preventing him from continuing his investigative journalism work. Faced with persistent threats, the journalist was forced to cancel his flight to Kinshasa and seek refuge with the Ethiopian authorities and the airline company Ethiopian Airlines.
The condemnation of this aggression:
The MILRDC, Mouvement de Liberation du Congo, strongly condemned this attack and called on the competent authorities to identify and severely punish the security agents responsible. This condemnation aims to discourage such acts which undermine the rule of law and the freedom of the press. The MILRDC also recalls the commitment of the President of the Republic and his government to guarantee the safety of journalists.
Looking at the situation:
This attack highlights the risks faced by journalists in the exercise of their profession, in particular when they tackle sensitive subjects. It also stresses the importance of preserving freedom of expression and the protection of journalists, essential elements of a democratic society.
Conclusion :
The assault on journalist Will Claes N’Lemvo at Addis Ababa airport is a shocking act that must be strongly condemned. It is imperative that those responsible for this act of violence be identified and punished, in order to preserve freedom of the press and the right to information