have landed him in hot water, was named one of five recipients of the International Press Freedom Prize by the Committee to Protect Journalists .
Melo has been in court more than 80 times, the CPJ said, and is still facing prosecution for refusing to disclose his sources in a story criticising Tanzanian authorities. His work focuses on corruption, tax evasion and human rights violations. “This prize lifts a corner of the veil on what is happening in our country,” said Melo, who is barred from leaving Tanzania’s financial capital and biggest city, Dar es Salaam.Tanzania fell 25 places in Reporters Without Borders press freedom index in 2019, with the media watchdog branding Magufuli a “press freedom predator” who attacked journalists with impunity.
“With the announcement of this award, I think the international community will take a greater interest in what is happening in Tanzania, in the difficult environment in which the media and human rights defenders work in Tanzania.”“It is obvious that I am afraid, afraid for my personal safety, but also for the safety of my family,” he said.
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