YAOUNDE—A Canadian organization has named Bibi Ngota, the former editor of Cameroun Express who died in jailed in April, as one of the winners its press freedom award.

Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE) is also recognising Cameroonian editors Serge Sabouang and Robert Mintya along with two other winners.

The trio were arrested in January for investigating a corruption case involving presidential chief of staff (secretary general) Laurent Esso.

"The journalists we are honouring have bravely put their personal safety at risk to tell stories the world needs to hear," said Carol Off, Chair of the CJFE Gala committee in a press release.

"Our 2010 honourees have defiantly devoted themselves to freedom of expression, proving that the truth will not be silenced.

“Sadly, one of our awards will be presented posthumously and two in absentia, underscoring the high price that these journalists have paid."

Ngota died in prison on April 22, 2010. Both Sabouang and Mintya are facing 15 years in jail.

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