A STATEMENT ISSUED BY RADIO 101

ZAGREB, Nov 25 (Hina) - In a statement issued on Monday, a Zagreb local radio station, Radio 101, thanked to all individuals, institutions, organizations and parties, that had supported the radio in its endeavours to continue broadcasting as it has worked for thirteen years. One hundred and twenty thousand people who had gathered in the Ban Jelacic Square (last Thursday), and thousands of men and women who had sent messages of support to Radio 101, showed, thus, publicly that they felt the real need for the freedom of media, as one of the basic human rights. The statement said that the reactions of citizens showed that the fundamental civic values were beyond political struggle and interests. In the statement the radio station demanded again that a decision should be made immediately on awarding the radio frequency to Radio 101, and that the Telecommunication Council members should be relieved of their duty. (hina) jn mš 252017 MET nov 96