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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1997

Page

6

Journalists Face Freedom Threats Across the Americas

Reporters from the Americas report growing dangers from governments and criminal groups. The Inter-American Press Association cites murders and suppression, including Argentina’s last year killing of photographer Jose Luis Cabezas and Cuba bureau limits on U.S. outlets.

Panama City Panama Americas Colombia Bolivia Inter-American Press Association Washington U.S Clinton Cuba United States Associated Press Steve Auslander Arizona Daily Star CNN Jose Luis Cabezas Buenos Aires Argentina Noticias Danilo Arbilla Iapa Freedom of the Press Committee Cabezas

Zaire's Mobutu Absent as Rebels Advance on Kinshasa

With Mobutu Sese Seko abroad for cancer treatment and aides meeting in Kinshasa, the government faced a leadership void as rebels captured a major city and pressed on the capital. Army leaders debated seizing control and opening talks while Western diplomats warned of lost support if the government toppled.

Mobutu Laurent Kabila Zaire Princess Grace Hospital Monte Carlo Reuter France

Global Islamist militant fighting escalates in Algeria and surrounding regions

Across multiple fronts in North Africa and beyond, security forces reported heavy clashes with Islamic militants including near 50 dead in Algeria's west and in Algiers Casbah. In El Salvador, leftist rebels claim mayoral victory while Philippines cadets mark a historic women’s class. Bosnia sees Serb parliament push Yugoslav ties amid international concern.

Algiers Algeria Islamic Salvation Army Belizane Casbah Armed Islamic Group

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