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Jamming of SW Radio Africa morning medium wave broadcast
SW Radio Africa
July 04, 2006

Our morning medium wave broadcasts have been jammed since Monday 26th June. The jamming appears to be quite localised and focused on Harare. We can still be heard in other parts of the country. This seems to follow the same pattern and began at the same time as the jamming of VOA's Studio 7 broadcasts on medium wave in the evening.

The authorities jammed our shortwave broadcasts last year, ahead of parliamentary elections and the devastating Operation Murambatsvina that left nearly a million Zimbabweans homeless and with no way to earn a living. At that time we ascertained the jamming was done with the help of Chinese equipment and assistance. We have no reason to assume that this latest jamming is any different.

We strongly protest this further attack attempting, once again, to deny Zimbabweans the right to freedom of speech and freedom of information.

We urge the international community to take this most seriously.

Gerry Jackson
Station Manager
www.swradioafrica.com
Tel: (44) (0) 2083871407
Mobile: (44) (0) 7789874019

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