Mauritanian media workers observe No Press Day - The Mauritanian Press Coalition (RPM) on Wednesday observed the 'No Press Day' to protest the 100 per cent increase in the cost of printing paper announced by the government on 2 Jan.

RPM President Mamadou Sy said despite an order from the Minister of Communications, the Director-General of the National Printing Office has yet to cancel the increase.

RPM's members include newspapers and online news sites.

The RPM protests against 'excessive increases' (100 pc) the cost of print decided January 2 by the Government’s Printing Office

Pana 04/01/2012