In light of the Fiji Times Publisher Evan Hannah's Deportation this morning, the National Council for Building a Better Fiji Media Committee have asked for a meeting with the NCBBF Co-Chairs, Catholic Church Head Archbishop Petero Mataca and Interim Prime Minister, Frank Bainimarama.
At a meeting of the Committee this morning on the expulsion and other issues, the Head of the Technical Secretariat of the NCBBF, John Samy said he was asked by the Committee members to arrange a meeting with the Co-Chairs.
Meanwhile, the United States Government said Hannah's expulsion from the country raises serious questions about the Interim Government's respect for the freedom of the press as this is the second time the Interim Government has expelled a newspaper publisher in less than 10 weeks.
The U.S urges the Interim Government to respect the rights of all its citizens, including the rights to freedom of the press and other civil liberties.
Also, the Pacific Centre for Public Integrity Director, Angie Heffernan calls on the interim regime to concentrate its efforts on preparing for elections instead of pursuing its vindictive anti media crusade.
NCBBF Asks For Meeting With Co-Chairs
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