Voice of America: Liberian Journalist Defends Writings, Despite Threats

Voice of America Voice of America is an international news and broadcast organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries

Liberian Journalist Defends Writings, Despite Threats Dec 17th 2012, 05:18 The Liberian journalist who wrote about the practice of female circumcision, or genital mutilation (FGM), and its health risks in Liberia said she is still receiving threats and harassment from people who feel that her writings betrayed a traditional practice.  Mae Azango of FrontPage Africa and New Narratives was one of the recipients of this year's Committee to Protect Journalists' International Press Freedom Award.  She also received an award for "courageous reporting" from the ... Media files: 95368C1A-DC29-4F66-BF20-9D740070A31C_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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