Ghana

2013

  

Ghana’s Supreme Court jails journalist for contempt

On July 2, 2013, nine judges on Ghana’s Supreme Court convicted Ken Kuranchie, editor-in-chief of the Daily Searchlight, of criminal contempt in connection with his critical articles. The journalist was sentenced to 10 days in jail, according to news reports.

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In Ghana, journalists attacked after presidential elections

Several journalists reported being attacked in the aftermath of Ghana’s contested presidential elections on December 7, 2012, according to CPJ interviews, news reports, and local press freedom organizations.

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2013