In the Sahel, military juntas have stifled dissent and targeted journalists as they consolidate power following a series of coups. The suspension of major French-run broadcasters in Mali was both celebrated and feared, signaling a notable retreat from democratic norms. Amidst widespread silence, some journalists, like Mohamed Attaher Halidou, have bravely criticized these actions, emphasizing the importance of press freedom for democracy. Military leaders in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have rolled back democratic advancements, imposing harsh reprisals on those who challenge their authority.
If they start with the foreign media, they will end with us.
The muzzling of the press is never a good thing for democracy.
The role of the press in a democracy is to provide information.
Too many journalists are trying to get close to, rather than scrutinize [...] those in power.
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