Gabon: Journalist Who Was Beaten By President's Men Leaves Hospital But Still Fears for His Safety

International Freedom of Expression Exchange Clearing House (Toronto)

12 December 2008

Journalist Habib Papy Boudendji, known as Habib Bilalou, of the satirical weekly "Le Nganga", left hospital on 10 December 2008 after treatment for serious injuries from a brutal beating by soldiers within the presidential palace overnight on 5-6 December.