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Greek journalists rally against NATO bombs,freedom of the press
Athens, 04/05/1999 (ANA)
Hundreds of Greek journalists rallied in central Athens outside their
union's offices yesterday to mark International Press Freedom Day,
demanding an end to NATO bombings in Yugoslavia.
The demonstrators also demanded an end to what they termed the "murderous
attacks against journalists" and paid tribute to the victims from a recent
NATO missile attack against the Serbian state television building in
downtown Belgrade.
"This day is one of mourning and respect for the 500 journalists who died
in the 'reporting battle' between 1988-1998 and the 36 victims of the past
four months, of which 27 were in Yugoslavia," a statement read.
Journalists further demanded a return of Kosovar refugees to their homes
and an immediate commencement of dialogue for a political solution to the
Kosovo crisis.
Kaklamanis cites double standard between Kosovo, Cyprus :Parliament
President Apostolos Kaklamanis yesterday praised the Greek correspondents
who have covered "in the best possible way" the events in Yugoslavia.
Speaking to the media representatives, who presented him a resolution after
their rally, Mr. Kaklamanis said "... certainly, for each crime there are
causes and pretences. The behaviour of the Milosevic regime in Kosovo was a
problem...(but) an existing problem is not approached through bombardment,
through more violence...through actual or fictional NATO bombing mishaps".
He added that "for 25 years no action has been taken regarding the
continuing drama of 200,000 refugees caused by the Turkish 'Attila' in
Cyprus."
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