Kenya: Media Council Condemns Threats Against Reporters

26 October 2013

The Media Council of Kenya has condemned attempts by the Inspector General of Police David Kimaiyo to arrest journalists for alleged improper reporting of the recent Westgate Mall siege.

Speaking during a press conference yesterday, MCK chairman Joseph Odindo termed the threats by the police as a "deplorable assault on freedom of expression and the people's right to know".

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