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Link to: French Pacific newspaper closes following pressure, attacks

French Pacific newspaper closes following pressure, attacks

(PINA/IFEX) – On 24 April 2002, the Pacific news agency PINA Nius Online reported that “Te Fenua Fo’ou”, weekly newspaper of the French Pacific territory of Wallis and Futuna, has announced its closure. This follows pressure on the newspaper – the only one in the territory – from the traditional king of Wallis and attacks […]

Link to: French Pacific newspaper faces new pressure from customary police

French Pacific newspaper faces new pressure from customary police

(PINA/IFEX) – On 2 April 2002, “Te Fenua Fo’ou”, the weekly newspaper of the French Pacific territory of Wallis and Futuna, said it has faced new pressures from the customary law enforcers of Wallis Island’s traditional king. An e-mail message from editor-in-chief Laurent Gourlez said that furniture was damaged and the phone ripped out. The […]

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Newspaper shut down

(PINA/IFEX) – On 21 March 2002, an e-mail from “Te Fenua Fo’ou”, a newspaper in the French Pacific territory of Wallis and Futuna, said it was shut down by the king of Wallis Island’s traditional law enforcers. The move came amidst tension between the traditional ruler, called the “Lavelua”, and the French publisher and editor […]