Hamilton Cruz, a journalist for Public Television Angola (TPA), resigned, as he considered the channel favored the MPLA political party.
In the afternoon version, it shows the axis of the previous TPA The reasons for Resignation: “I saw that You cannot remain part of a narrative that does not include all Angolans‘, adding that There is no “representation of all voices”.
The journalist accuses the channel of Don’t be neutral. He says that he felt from the start – at the time of training – that there was a Narrative in favor of the MPLA:
After we joined the team and the channel went on air, it turned out that it was Bad press continuity.
Hamilton Cruz also denounces that The MPLA and its leader spend “most of their broadcast time” on public television.
The journalist, who said he was threatened, was threatened Advised to stay at home Because “if it’s on the public road, some adverse situations may happen.”
In an interview with SIC Notícias, he adds that He is considering leaving Angola temporarily.
We live in an authoritarian regime and I don’t know what the next few days have in store for me.
Exit TPA
Hamilton Cruz He refused to follow higher orders in favor of the MPLA.
The night polling stations closed for elections in Angola, a The journalist who was pivotal to the channelAnd theHe refused to disclose a survey he thought was fraudulentBut he says he was afraid Because it was there A movement of police and guards with weapons..
the next day I decided to leave the channelBut he has since said he was threatened twice.
Hamilton Cruz, 31, also worked at ZAP Viva, where he was the program coordinator, editor, and information hub. Published by the Angolan economic weekly “Expansão” . attended Training in the newsroom of SIC Notícias.
“Hardcore alcohol maven. Hipster-friendly analyst. Introvert. Devoted social media advocate.”
