The Eye Newspaper was nominated for its promotion of democratic
tolerance in communities of Donga Mantung in the North West Region of
Cameroon. After the 2013 municipal and legislative elections, homes,
marriages and families were shattered. Politics was transformed into an
instrument of destruction and uncertain peace, fighting erupted during
campaigns, court cases were opened, and thousands of citizens were not
on speaking terms with others of different political opinions. This
intolerance slowed down development and affected business as well as
community activities.
The Eye Newspaper set up an awards program to encourage political and
democratic tolerance, and to rebuild mutual co-existence. Families that
displayed the principles of democracy were rewarded and distinguished
for their efforts to promote political tolerance.
The jury joins its congratulations and encouragement to the support
received from the public for the important work accomplished by the The
Eye Newspaper, 2017 Public Peace Prize finalist in the category Peace and Non-violence Initiatives through Education and Medias.
When News Breaks Out, We Break In. (The 2014 Bloggies Finalist)
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