Bafoussam: Journalists simulate safety techniques to guard against hurdles as they practice

-
By Martial Gnoukapasir

Journalists simulate safety techniques in covering a protest

At the one day practical program organized by the non governmental organisation 'Un Monde Avenir' under the Citizen Action for Press Freedom project, it was explained to the journalists drawn from the North West and West regions that the purpose for the knowledge sharing and simulation exercise was intended to help them negotiate their way out of the physical and digital insecurity they go through in the process of gathering, treating and disseminating information on daily basis to the society.

In his module - Understanding how to use the numerical tools and methods in achieving security of journalists and the press in general, chartered judicial expert - thierry Minka also pointed out that the crisis in the North West and South West regions of Cameroon has amplified the risks of journalists practicing in these regions.

A cross section of journalists receiving lectures on the subject matter

Reasons why they must master standard security procedures to come out from dangerous situations and stay alive as they practice.

The workshop of December 2nd in bafoussam came in handy considering the fact that a good number of Journalists covering the conflicts in the English speaking regions have been victims of minor and major injuries oweing to their lack of skills in negotiating their way out of dangerous situations.

From what and how to eat and drink, mastering the basic first aid tools, to how they must dress and carry themselves in their respective communities, were detailed to the journalists.

"These are the things you must master and add to the core journalism principles of credibility, fairness, objectivity etc to stay safe both On and Offline"

Chattered judicial expert thierry Minka presenting the numerical tools necessary to achieve press freedom

While calling on the journos to master the laws governing their sector, especially the digital security laws to avoid falling into situations that may stiffen their fundamental rights and liberties as they practice online, certain online tools were provided them to help them maintain security and confidentiality as they work online as well.

Understanding the laws and mastering them will steer them clear from harm's way, which guarantees press freedom to some extend in the country.


Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Bali Old Boys Association(BOBA) Celebrates Golden Jubilee, Diamond Jubilee Of CPC Bali in Style

-
Image
By Martial Gnoukapasi  BOBANs in a group picture with members of the administration The golden jubilee of the Bali Old Boys Association, BOBA which coincided with the 75th anniversary of the Cameroon Protestant College, CPC Bali, has been celebrated with pump, colour and style. The twin celebration which saw ex students of CPC converged Saturday March 23 at the campus of their Alma mater in Bali, presented an opportunity for them to fraternize and rekindle long time and fun memories. Speaking at the event the President General of BOBA Professor Duga Ernest Titanji enjoined all to observe a moment of silence for mates whom death has snatched along the way.  He traced the origin of BOBA as far back as 1974, indicating that the celebration of the golden jubilee presented an opportunity to reminisce in an effort to contemplate the way forward. BOBA's President general Prof. Duga Ernest Titanji Prof. Titanji then task each BOBAN to embark on a mission to go looking for their classmates
Read more

4 Years On: Bamenda II Council Mayor, Chenwie Peter Renders Stewardship Account to the Community

-
Image
By Martial Gnoukapasi The head of the Bamenda II Municipal Council in Mezam division of the North West region, Mayor Chenwie Peter, has presented a Balance Sheet of his accomplishments since becoming Mayor of the municipality, following the twin legislative and municipal elections of February 9 2020. With his first mandate in office set to expire come 2025, the chief executive officer of the Bamenda II council area on April 2nd, indicated that it was incumbent on him as mayor to present to the electorates, a report card of his stewardship of the council. "We were elected to serve and we are soon moving into another election next year. You can't move into another election without presenting to the electorates and the community what you have accomplished and what you intend to achieve for them in the future" Mayor chenwie said. Mayor Chenwie Peter of the Bamenda II council The Mayor who took over office when the anglophone crisis was already making work difficult for most l
Read more

Trauma Therapy For Journalists In Conflict Hit NW

-
Image
Martial Gnoukapasir For some months now, a handful of journalists in the crisis hit north west region of the country just like a few elsewhere, have been at loggerheads with one another to the point of throwing verbal jabs at each other over opinions, ideas, the style and manner in which some angle and develop news stories and content as they report the anglophone conflict in the region. To make it abundantly clear that there's nothing wrong with the microphone, pen and paper pushers, exchanging views on petinent societal issues, especially one as critical as the crisis which has claim the lives of many in the two troubled zones.  It is however imperative to also note that the outings and actions of both the state and non-state armed actors which often results to civilian casualties like the case in kedjom keku and ngarr-buh, coupled with the conflicting figures and narratives that usually accompany such worisome events from both govt and non government acto
Read more