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Journalist charged with slander despite defamation reforms
Journalist Lindita Cela now faces up to two years in prison for criminal slander, despite the recent parliamentary vote to abolish prison sentences for defamation.
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IPI welcomes defamation reform, presses for full decriminalisation
The penal code amendments include the abolishment of imprisonment as well as the involvement of the public prosecutor in defamation cases.
Albania
IFJ condemns press freedom abuses against journalists
Ened Janina was beaten by a policeman who told him, "I do not give a damn that you are a journalist," and Fatos Mahmutaj was shot at by a police officer who opened fire from the Prime Minister's office courtyard.
Albania
Court fines Top Channel TV for airing alleged sexual harassment scandal tape
A Tirana District Court ruled in favour of a claim filed by former Albanian minister of culture Ylli Pango against the television station.
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