Albert Kwabena DwumfuorThe Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, to intervene over threats and assaults against journalists covering the Bawku conflict. But the President of the Ghana Journalists Association, Albert Kwabena Dwumfuor, addressing the media at a press conference in Accra, said the Association is alarmed by the attacks targeting journalists in the Upper East Region, especially some notable journalists including the Upper East Regional Chairman of the GJA. He mentioned that the Association has received a detailed report from the Upper East Regional GJA Chairman, Mr. Albert Sore, of how engagement was distracted by some faceless individuals who also issued threats to him and other journalists. Mr. Dwumfuor stated that the Association is becoming increasingly worried as a result of similar threats that have been directed at journalists covering the Bawku conflict in the past. Mr. Dwumfuor further mentioned that the Association will not accept a reactive approach, and will attract sustained national and international advocacy if the state fails to protect journalists in the region.