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RADIO
RHINO INTERNATIONAL-AFRICA
freedom, democracy,justiceVoice for & An equally developed Africa Wed, 16 July 2003 Be hereby notified of the establishment of RADIO RHINO INTERNATIONAL -AFRICA (RRIA short wave radio) Recognising that radio broadcast is a crucial medium in the contemporary Information Age where information output, control and access are key to the contemporary political struggles and human development, and where above all the radio continues to be the prime source of information for the majority of the inhabitants of Africa with the exception of Uganda where for 17 years the NRM dictatorship and regime has laws and directives curtailing the freedoms of the press and _expression_, and the rights to information to the peoples of Uganda, Aware that the 17 years of a one-party cum military dictatorship and the ban on active meaningful political activities is a period of stagnant detrimental political development on individual citizens of Uganda to understand, utilise, cherish, enjoy and nourish the in-alienable human rights, Aware of the NRM regime's intimidation, harassment, terrorism and forceful closures of private independent radio stations and newspapers from accurate reporting on diseases, the economy, poverty, illiteracy, wars, insecurity and other war related effects on the people in every war-theatre where the UPDF is overtly or covertly involved in and outside Uganda, Aware of the resolved intent and practise by the dictatorial militant Uganda-NRM regime to control, suppress and curtail divergent views, opinion and accurately-pr�cis reporting on issues of national interest to the people of Uganda, Africa and international community, Aware that the NRM regime desires to use radio broadcast and the press to propagate its political ideologies at the detriment of political parties and organisations, the citizens of Uganda, Since the NRM regime uses the press and mass media to propagate ideological hate and inflammatory-sectarian sentiments and discriminative propaganda messages against persons and institutions opposed to the NRM regime in and outside Uganda, Recognising that radio broadcast is one of the effective forum for discussing the experiences of people and communities on economic, social and political affairs, RRIA is a declaration of an airwave campaign in the liberation, protection and promotion of the freedoms of expressions and the rights to information by the Press, the Mass Media and the people of Uganda. RRIA will break the chains of state concealment of the NRM' s man-made gruesome inhuman sufferings on the people in and outside Uganda, RRIA seeks to introduce and promote the landscape of independent media, providing an open independent forum that will act as a democratic communication bridge, dismantle the dictatorial state curtailment of, & interference with independent media, allowing dissemination of varied critical views and focus on national, regional and international political, economic, environmental and social issues. RRIA is committed to air discussions and experiences on diseases, poverty, economy, justice, good governance and the rule of law, citing examples of cases in and outside Uganda, tracing the routes, merits and demerits taken by different persons and distinctive personalities, communities and organisations in social movements. RRIA is committed to observe and respect the international laws and conventions governing the operational ethics of radio broadcast, Appreciating the momentous importance of Short Wave radio signals which override political and geographical boundaries, RRIA primarily intent on truthful, accurate and pr�cis radio broadcast to unravel the Uganda NRM regime's propaganda of misinformation, lies, concealment and denials of the inhuman effects of its militaristic political ideology in and outside Uganda. RRIA is further committed to: a.) Work in broadening the spectrum of voices available to listeners in Uganda, the areas of the great lakes regions and Africa south of the Sahara, b.) Expanding content, input, exchange of ideas and perspectives on topics of relevance to Africa especially Independence, nations sovereignty and neo-colonialism, The relevance and implications of the Commonwealth, United nations and International Charters, AU, NEPAD and EAC to Uganda, c.) Report on views, narrations and experiences of persons caught up in war theatres, d.) Expose and campaign against child abuse, the use of children as child soldiers either by so-called voluntary concession by a child, or conscription by coercion, dupery, manipulation or force of abduction in any armed group, government or rebel armies, e.) Facilitate a balanced dialogue on human rights, wars and insecurity, democracy and democratisation, Africa and Globalisation, Poverty and Diseases, and other relevant issues on social justice, equality, peace, development, good governance and the rule of law, f.) Increase global awareness of under-reported events, g.) Advocate for and promote reconciliation, tolerance and peaceful co-existence between peoples of all nations, especially nations whose dictatorial leaders while in pursuance of personal causes, have led their nations into war against each other such as Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda, the DRC and Sudan, h.) Expose prejudice, injustice and corruption, i.) Advocate for environmental awareness, RRIA will broadcast in English. The program covers news on current events, politics, economy, health and education, culture and environment. The daily broadcast commences this August 2003, and may be tuned in throughout Africa south of the Sahara. Further information on the frequency and timetable of broadcast shall be provided a week before commence of the broadcast, RRIA is supported by funds and donations from individual person, associations and institutions interested in the liberation of the press, mass media and the people of Uganda. Should you wish to make any donations, inquiries or send any information for adverts or announcement for broadcast to RRIA, do not hesitate to contact us on the e-mail-address bellow. For security reasons, your name and identity will not be disclosed, ELUM AYOO GODFREY Radio Rhino International-Africa DOMHOUSE [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] The
Mulindwas Communication Group
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