18/09/2025
YUS RAWND SALONE-Fourth Edition of the Week
In July 2024, journalist Umu Thorunka, who worked for SLBC Makeni, was dismissed after posting a TikTok video that captured a woman questioning the President about the high cost of living at a town hall meeting. Following her termination, Umu reported threats and attacks at her residence, forcing her to flee Sierra Leone. With no justice at the national level, she now seeks redress at the ECOWAS Court, with support from advocacy groups like Women in the Media. Today, we explore what this case means for press freedom, women journalists, and accountability in Sierra Leone.
Presenter: Kadijatu Jalloh
Guest: Eastina Taylor
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