Deyda Hydara | |
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| Born | June 9, 1946 |
| Died | December 16, 2004 (aged 58) |
| Cause of death | Gunshot wounds |
| Nationality | Gambian |
| Occupation | Editor of The Point |
| Known for | Journalism, 2004 murder |
| Awards | PEN/Barbara Goldsmith Freedom to Write Award (2005) Hero of African Journalism Award (2010) |
Deyda Hydara (June 9, 1946 – December 16, 2004) was a co-founder and primary editor of The Point, a major independent Gambian newspaper. He was also a correspondent for both AFP News Agency and Reporters Without Borders for more than 30 years. Hydara also worked as a radio presenter for Radio Syd during his early years as a freelance journalist.