
(CAMEROON)—As we reached the midway mark of our second peace journalism seminar here, I let out a silent cheer commemorating the fact that we are apparently being left alone by authorities. (Our first seminar in Bonaberi was shut down by police after 3 hours. See posts below for details).

Perhaps the most interesting discussion swirled around the
deteriorating security situation in the Anglophone regions, and how this imperils
journalists. The journalists shared some of their ideas on how they can stay
safe while violence flairs around them. These tips include getting proper
journalist’s credentials; being non-partisan; avoiding hotspots where violence
may flair up; respecting the rules of polling places; using peace journalism
principles; practicing solid fundamental journalism in general; and, according
to at least one participant, praying regularly.
The event is co sponsored by the Cameroon Community Media Network.
The event is co sponsored by the Cameroon Community Media Network.
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