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Defending freedom of expression [1]

Hamilton, Ontario Canada

Thursday, November 24, 2005 - 13:15.  Updated on Friday, August 7, 2015 - 16:39.

Congratulations to Pesi Fonua and John Lamani for an honour that makes other journalism awards pale by comparison: recognition for risking their own wellbeing to defend freedom of expression.

From the safe and secure complacency in Canada, I deeply admire you.

Kevin Cavanagh

The Hamilton Spectator

Hamilton, Ontario

Canada

KCavanagh [at] thespec [dot] com

Free Speech [2]
Tonga news media [3]
Matangi Tonga Online [4]
journalism awards [5]
PINA Media Freedom Award 2005 [6]
Letters [7]
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