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08-08-2011, 02:40 PM
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is expressing concern over the slaying of a print and television journalist in the Domincian Republic who had spoken out against drug trafficking. 59-year old Jose Agustin Silvestre was murdered in La Romana last Tuesday, a few hours after his reported abduction by four men. He produced La Voz de la Verdad (The Voice of Truth) on the La Romana TV station Cana TV and published a print publication with the same name. The Inter-American Press Association has also protested the murder. Silvestre had made controversial claims about drug trafficking in La Romana in his magazine and on his television program. He had also been critical of the La Romana prosecution, and the La Romana prosecutor sued him for defamation. The most recent publication presented proof of nepotism on the part of the La Romana prosecutor, Jose Polanco.
UNESCO director general Irina Bokova called for a full investigation into the case.
Silvestre was the father of 11 children, including a 4-month old baby.
The Police say they have identified the three men who kidnapped Silvestre and another 10 are under investigation.
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UNESCO director general Irina Bokova called for a full investigation into the case.
Silvestre was the father of 11 children, including a 4-month old baby.
The Police say they have identified the three men who kidnapped Silvestre and another 10 are under investigation.
More... (http://www.dr1.com/index.html#8)