NSG underscores consolidation of freedom of press and stifling of voices.

Tripoli, 04.05.2015(Lana) National Salvation Government underlined that it is working to consolidate freedom of the press and media outlets as media and press play a prominent and important role in the transition from revolution to state. In a statement last night NSG congratulated all journalists locally and abroad on World Press Freedom Day, stressing that freedom of expression is guaranteed by the Constitutional Declaration. " At the time some try to stifle the voices and undermine freedom of expression through attacks on journalists, NSG condemns such acts from which neither local nor international journalists interested in the Libyan affair have escaped" The Government expressed concern and sorrow for the kidnapping of the two Tunisian journalists in the light of no information is available about the identity of their kidnappers or their whereabouts and whether they are still alive or not. It said it would make its utmost and render all its resources to look for them and learn about the circumstances of their kidnapping and make those involved in their kidnapping face the law and face the most severe penalty. =Lana=