Over 300 Eritreans Protest Against Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation
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Source: Norway TV2
Photos of demonstration: Alenalki
June 20, 2011 (ERITREA) – Over 300 Eritreans protested outside the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation building last Wednesday.
Eritreans from all age groups demonstrated against what they deemed as Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation's selective coverage of Eritrea in the media.
The demonstrators came together on June 15, after a string of recent news articles and documentaries produced by Norway's State TV (NRK), had presented a one-sided and blatantly-biased news coverage of Eritrea. NRK even went as far as targeting college educated Eritrean-Norwegian youths who are part of YPFDJ (Young People's Front for Democracy and Justice)*.
"We want the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation to stop its selective coverage.", said Yared Hagos.
"We want a comprehensive coverage; both good and bad.", Yared added.
Norway's TV2 reporter, Kadafi Zaman, was surprised by the large Eritrean turnout against NRK and how the group of demonstrators continued to play music and dance throughout the protest.
"It's a rare sight to see a big demonstration outside the state television channel of Norway (NRK). What is even more rare is to see demonstrators that have the capacity to demonstrate as well as dance.", said TV2's Kadafi Zaman.
After the demonstrates finished their speeches, they were greeted by NRK foreign manger, Kunut Erik Holm, and discussed about looking into their concerns.
*YPFDJ is a non-profit organization, intended for creating a strong, concious and patriotic Eritrean youth movement through cultural programs, music, poetry, history lessons, exchanging ideas and taking action to better help Eritreans living back home.
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Source: Norway TV2
Photos of demonstration: Alenalki
June 20, 2011 (ERITREA) – Over 300 Eritreans protested outside the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation building last Wednesday.
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| Eritreans protesting outside of NRK's building - Alenalki.com |
Eritreans from all age groups demonstrated against what they deemed as Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation's selective coverage of Eritrea in the media.
The demonstrators came together on June 15, after a string of recent news articles and documentaries produced by Norway's State TV (NRK), had presented a one-sided and blatantly-biased news coverage of Eritrea. NRK even went as far as targeting college educated Eritrean-Norwegian youths who are part of YPFDJ (Young People's Front for Democracy and Justice)*.
"We want the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation to stop its selective coverage.", said Yared Hagos.
"We want a comprehensive coverage; both good and bad.", Yared added.
Norway's TV2 reporter, Kadafi Zaman, was surprised by the large Eritrean turnout against NRK and how the group of demonstrators continued to play music and dance throughout the protest.
"It's a rare sight to see a big demonstration outside the state television channel of Norway (NRK). What is even more rare is to see demonstrators that have the capacity to demonstrate as well as dance.", said TV2's Kadafi Zaman.
After the demonstrates finished their speeches, they were greeted by NRK foreign manger, Kunut Erik Holm, and discussed about looking into their concerns.
*YPFDJ is a non-profit organization, intended for creating a strong, concious and patriotic Eritrean youth movement through cultural programs, music, poetry, history lessons, exchanging ideas and taking action to better help Eritreans living back home.
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| Eritreans protesting NRK's Media biases - Alenalki.com |
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