26 April, 2008

Salmatta Salaam-Coker, Monrovia, Libera

“The Media Should Not Determine that Charles Taylor is guilty” Liberian Information Minister says

The Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Lawrence Bropleh has informed journalists that they should not determine the outcome of Charles Taylor trial.

He made this statement at a three-day training for journalists on the reporting of Charles Taylor at the Crystal Ocean view hotel, Mamba point in Monrovia Liberia.

The Minister maintained that Charles Taylor should be treated as an innocent man because he believes that he is not guilty of the crime levied against him

He said the media should be seen as a critical tool as the training will bring collaboration between Sierra Leonean and Liberian journalists.

He said journalists should share ideas on the issues an helping the public to get the correct information on the trial.

Dr. Bropleh noted that as government they are committed to the International Justice System and believe in a free and fair trial especially in the Taylor trial.

He said for fair trial, the media must demonstrate proper reporting and produce factual and accurate information for public consumption.

The Minister further noted that the training will set the foundation and the rights skill and knowledge based on the trail.

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