Reporters Without Borders flays Sharma suspension

Reporters Without Borders yesterday condemned President Bharrat Jagdeo’s order suspending broadcasting by CNS Channel Six for four months from 30 September.

A statement from the press freedom body on  its website said that the presidential order is all the more repugnant as it was forcing the station off the air during the run-up to regional and general elections.

“Firstly, this suspension is both