Last year the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) brought me to the US to undergo a three-week training on journalism. It was an experience I will never forget and I’ve blogged about it several times (look through my October 2008 archives at the right column). Based in Washington, D.C., the ICFJ is “a non-profit, professional organization (that) promotes quality journalism worldwide in the belief that independent, vigorous media are crucial in improving the human condition.”
As such, it has expressed sorrow for the November 23 massacre in Ampatuan, Maguindanao that counted 30 journalists among its victims. Following is ICFJ’s statement in full:
“The Washington, D.C.-based International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) condemns the Nov. 23 massacre of at least 27 journalists in the Philippine province of Maguindanao. ICFJ joins other international journalism groups that have called on the Philippine government to bring all of the perpetrators to justice. ICFJ extends its deepest condolences to the families of the victims.”
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