Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, Jul 29:
In connection with the threats issued by the KRA against the Imphal Free Press, an emergency meeting of the Editors' Forum, Manipur (EFM) was held tonight at around 8 pm during which it discussed the issue of KRA.
A statement issued by the Forum conveyed that the meeting took serious note of the issue even as they are aware of the momentous role being taken by the media in the prevailing situation of Manipur.
It also reminded of the AMWJU code of conduct specifically framed to facilitate smooth interaction between media and common men.
The code of conduct clearly mentioned of the repeated appeals to inform first of all to AMWJU or EFM in case of any misunderstanding between media and an individual or organisation, it said.
Reiterating that the journalist community of Manipur view all the organisations /bodies operating in the State with the same eye, the Forum said that there is no question of unequal treatment against KRA by the journalist community of Manipur.