BBC Editors Blog: BBC resumes operations in Zimbabwe (as does CNN)
July 30th, 2009 | 1 Comment | Posted by Laura Oliver in Broadcasting, Editors' pick, Press freedom and ethics
After eight years of operating undercover, the BBC can report ‘openly and legally’ from Zimbabwe.
Clandestine operations have to be a last resort, says Jon Williams, in this post.
Now the corporation can look at setting up a bureau in Harare.
Update: The Zimbabwe Times has reported that CNN’s reporting ban has also been lifted.
Tags: BBC, CNN, Harare, Jon Williams, the Zimbabwe Times, Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe Times
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