Twenty-nine IFEX members call for release of independent newspaper editor
Twenty-nine IFEX members have signed a letter to the Prosecutor General about the detention of editor Igor Vinyavsky, whose detention is believed to be politically motivated, calling for him to be released and for the evidence leading to his arrest to be made public.
Newspaper comes under pressure after election of Communist Party mayor
The actions against the “Gorodskoi Vestnik” newspaper have included threats, expulsion of journalists from public events and removal of copies of the paper from newsstands.
Journalists’ house burgled, dog poisoned
Yakov Samokhin and Eleonora Solomennikova believe the incident was a warning for them to stop reporting on environmentally and politically sensitive topics.
“Khural” editor receives death threat
An unknown individual called the paper’s editor, Anar Makhmudoglu, on his mobile phone and threatened to hurt the journalist and his children.
Voronezh authorities suspend publication of newspaper
“My – Grazhdane” was founded in 2001. The paper publishes materials on the most important socio-political events taking place in Russia.
CJES report highlights ongoing impunity in attacks against journalists
In honour of the International Day to End Impunity, CJES has published a report outlining the challenges faced by journalists in Russia.
Newspaper harassed over critical article
Officials are threatening to sue the newspaper “Moi Gorod – Kostroma” for slander after it published an article criticising the regional security department.
Southern Urals media community concerned over dismissal of editors
Some journalists believe the purpose of the dismissals was to appoint persons loyal to the current administration prior to upcoming state Duma elections.
Deputy defence minister sues newspaper over criticism of army
Chingiz Mamedov has filed a defamation lawsuit against “Yeni Musavat” newspaper and has called for the authors of the critical articles to be prosecuted.
Editor attacked in his home over anti-corruption reports
Alexander Singurov believes the attack was aimed at killing him. He links the incident to stories published in his newspaper just two days prior to the attack.
Human rights activist attacked over critical online publications
Gulbakhor Turayeva was taking a walk near her house with her children when she was approached by two women, accompanied by two men. One of the women asked her if her name was Gulbakhor; when the journalist said yes, the woman attacked her.
Thirty-eight organisations call for freedom of expression and justice in the Ampatuan massacre trials
Thirty-six IFEX members, along with Centre for Law and Democracy and the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines, expressed concern about the 12 April resolution of the Court of Appeals, Manila Special Division of Five, requiring Monette Salaysay and Rowena Paraan to explain why they should not be held in contempt for comments attributed to them in a “Philippine Daily Inquirer” article regarding the Ampatuan Town Massacre trials.
Thirty-seven IFEX members urge authorities to accommodate visit of UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression
The groups urged President Rajapaksa to invite the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression, Frank La Rue, to Sri Lanka, while expressing deep concern for journalists who continue to be subjected to threats, harassment and assaults with alarming regularity.
Thirty-three IFEX members express grave concern over restrictions on freedom of expression
IFEX members note with alarm the efforts of China’s authorities to restrict freedom of expression in regard to debate on political reform in China, following reform movements in the Middle East and North Africa since late 2010.