This was a cowardly act of violence.My heart is with all those affected one
way or another.Long live the struggle.

Mori
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From: adama jombel <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2000 9:48 AM
Subject: RADIO ONE FM ON FIRE-


> Glers,
>
> The owner and proprietor of Radio One FM,George Christensen escaped with
> substantial burns to his face and body when his radio station was attacked
> this morning by unidentified thugs.Between 3.00 and 3.30am today 8/10/2000
> close to ten unidentified men armed with teargas and
> petrol(gasoline)surrounded the studios of Radio One FM on Kairaba Avenue
in
> an attempt to burn the station down. The gallant watch man raised an alarm
> and wrestled the thugs.The lights were smashed and teargas was used to
blind
> the eyes of the occupants,after which the station was set on fire.
> The latest reports indicate that the rest of the staff on duty, including
> the DJ escaped unharmed. George Christensen is currently at a medical
> facility receiving treatment for burns he suffered as a result of this
> henious act.
> This is the situation as it stands now. May God save our country.
> Thanks,
> Dagmar
>
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