Pape Ale Niang
Template:Prod llm/dated Pape Alé Niang is a Senegalese journalist and media executive. He is the director general of Radiodiffusion Television Senegalaise (RTS), Senegal's public broadcaster. He was previously editor and director of the online news outlet Dakar Matin.[1][2] Niang became discussed internationally after a series of arrests and legal proceedings in 2022 and 2023 that were criticised by press freedom organisations and covered by international media.[3][4]
Arrests and legal proceedings
Niang was arrested in Dakar in 2022. According to the Committee to Protect Journalists. Prosecutors charged him with offences including disclosure of information likely to harm national defence and dissemination of false information likely to discredit public institutions.[3] CPJ reported that the charges related to a Dakar Matin video in which Niang discussed an internal gendarmerie report connected to the legal case involving opposition politician Ousmane Sonko.[3]
Niang was later released on bail under conditions that included restrictions on travel and speaking publicly about the case.[5] He was later rearrested, and his detention drew criticism from journalists and press freedom organisations.[6] The Guardian reported that United Nations Special Rapporteur Mary Lawlor had called for his release and access to medical care while he was on hunger strike in detention.[4]
References
- ↑ "Mesures individuelles du Conseil des ministres du mercredi 24 avril 2024". Radiodiffusion Television Senegalaise (in français). 25 April 2024. Retrieved 11 May 2026.
- ↑ "Au Senegal, un journaliste proche du pouvoir à la tete de la television publique". Le Monde (in français). 26 April 2024. Retrieved 11 May 2026.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Authorities charge Senegalese journalist Pape Ale Niang with harming national defense over report on leaked document". Committee to Protect Journalists. 14 November 2022. Retrieved 11 May 2026.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Johnson, Sarah (6 January 2023). "UN envoy calls for release of jailed journalist on hunger strike in Senegal". The Guardian. Retrieved 11 May 2026.
- ↑ "Senegalese journalist Pape Ale Niang released on bail with ban on foreign travel, speaking about case". Committee to Protect Journalists. 15 December 2022. Retrieved 11 May 2026.
- ↑ "Senegalese journalist Pape Ale Niang released conditionally". Reporters Without Borders. 11 January 2023. Retrieved 11 May 2026.
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