Title: Solidarity rises for the release of journalist Stanis Bujakera
Introduction :
In a context where press freedom is increasingly threatened, the case of journalist Stanis Bujakera is attracting attention and sparking the mobilization of multiple actors committed to the defense of human rights and freedom of expression. The Rally of Journalists for the Emergence of Congo (RAJEC) joins these organizations and influential personalities to demand the immediate and unconditional release of Stanis Bujakera, victim of incessant judicial harassment.
Development :
RAJEC, in a recent statement, denounces the conditions of arrest which violated the laws of the country and the blatant intention to keep the journalist in detention. Stanis Bujakera, accused of refusing to reveal his sources, is subjected to precarious and degrading conditions of detention, with an attempt to transfer him to Makala prison. Faced with his refusal to cooperate, new grounds for prosecution could be brought against him, thus worsening his situation and criminalizing the work of journalists.
RAJEC expresses its indignation at the witch hunt of which professional journalists are victims, who suffer continued harassment and increasing marginalization. Editorial offices are forced to close, endangering press freedom in a crucial historical context for the country. The movement recalls that the protection of the journalistic source is essential and that any attempt to force a journalist to reveal it constitutes a serious attack on press freedom.
Faced with this unacceptable situation, RAJEC calls for solidarity and promises to organize large-scale demonstrations if Stanis Bujakera is not released within 72 hours. This mobilization aims to put an end to the injustice of which he is a victim and to defend freedom of expression and the right of the press to carry out their mission without fear of reprisals.
Conclusion :
The case of journalist Stanis Bujakera highlights the pressures and threats that journalists face in the exercise of their profession. Faced with this alarming reality, committed organizations and personalities are mobilizing to support Stanis Bujakera and demanding his immediate release. Press freedom is an essential pillar of any democratic society, and solidarity with journalists is essential to maintaining this fundamental freedom.