International Federation of Journalists (IFJ)

**Updates IFEX alerts of 12 February, 8 February, 5 February, 3 February, 2 February, 8 January 1999, 16 December and 15 December 1998** (IFJ/IFEX) – The IFJ is disturbed by attacks against journalists in Pakistan. According to the IFJ’s information, this year alone, there have been numerous cases of journalists being attacked, abused, harassed and […]

**Updates IFEX alerts of 11 February, 10 February, 9 February, 8 February, 29 January, 25 January, 22 January, 21 January and 13 January 1999** (IFJ/IFEX) – The following is an IFJ press release: Media Release 12 February 1999 IFJ Condemns Zimbabwe for Arrests and Torture The IFJ today condemned the Zimbabwe authorities for arresting and, […]

(IFJ/IFEX) – The IFJ is disturbed by recent arrests of journalists in Zimbabwe. According to the IFJ’s information, Mark Chavunduka, editor of the “Standard” newspaper, was detained by the Zimbabwean military on 12 January 1999, two days after the “Standard” published a story alleging that soldiers had been detained for attempting to overthrow the government […]

HASH(0x8701978) **Updates IFEX alert of 21 October 1999** (IFJ/IFEX) – The following journalists figuring on the IFJ’s Ethiopia report list of detainees have now been released: Wakshum Bacha, released on bail on 23 December 1998. Atkilt Asefa, released after completing an eight month sentence.

(IFJ/IFEX) – The IFJ is shocked by recent developments in Burkina since the death of Norbert Zongo. According to IFJ’s information, the authorities have been attacking those who have been calling for investigations into the death of Zongo and his companions. Tear gas and live bullets have been fired at strikers or demonstrators involved in […]

(IFJ/IFEX) – The following is a 22 December 1998 IFJ/IPI joint press release: Media Release IFJ and IPI Condemn Killings of Journalists in 1998 The International Federation of Journalists today released its annual list of journalists and mediaworkers killed in 1998. The IFJ and the International Press Institute, which publishes the same list, jointly condemn […]

(IFJ/IFEX) – The following is a 16 December 1998 IFJ press release and letter to the President of Burkina Faso further to the suspicious death of journalist Norbert Zongo: Media Release 16 December 1998 Burkina: Leading Journalist Silenced The International Federation of Journalists today expressed its shock at the death of Norbert Zongo. Mr Zongo’s […]

(IFJ/IFEX) – IFJ is welcoming Iranian President Mohammad Khatemi’s recent call for more transparent coverage by Iran’s radio and television. According to IFJ reports of his speech, Khatemi stated that media should not function like mosques and that “Radio and television must correctly inform the public about what is happening in Iran and abroad without […]

(IFJ/IFEX) – IFJ is disturbed by the threats against various media in Niger. According to IFJ’s information, “Le Republicain”, “Tribune du Peuple”, “La Bonne Affaire”, “Le Citoyen”, “Sahel Horizon” and “Sankore” have been threatened with closure by the Conseil Superieur de la Communication as have Anafani and RM radio stations. **Updates IFEX alert of 28 […]

(IFJ/IFEX) – IFJ is expressing shock at the violence against journalists covering the recent demonstrations in Jakarta. According to IFJ’s information, Dadang Rhs of “DeTAK”, Cosmas Gramiarto of “Indosiar”, and Yasmin Muntasa of “Anteve” were all attacked by security personnel whilst covering the clashes between students and the military at the Atma Jaya Catholic University […]

(IFJ/IFEX) – The IFJ is expressing great concern at the continued refusal of the FRY authorities to grant visas to foreign correspondents. According to the IFJ’s information, Peter Furst of the Swiss newspaper “Tages Anzeiger” was recently refused a visa because Belgrade considers him persona non grata due to his coverage of the war and […]

(IFJ/IFEX) – Media in Serbia have been banned, censored and harassed over recent months. This harassment has reached severe levels since the government has introduced a new information law which makes it easy to prosecute media which do not toe the party line. Offences such as “calling for the violent overthrow of the Constitutional order” […]

(IFJ/IFEX) – IFJ is disturbed by the blocking of “Danas” at the border between Serbia and Montenegro. According to IFJ’s information, “Danas” appeared on news stands in Montenegro on 4 November 1998 but the publication was prevented from entering Serbia by border police. **Updates IFEX alerts of 21 October, 20 October, 19 October and 14 […]

(IFJ/IFEX) – On 15 October 1998, IFJ released this letter of protest to FRY President Slobodan Milosevic in response to the recent crackdown on indep

(IFJ/IFEX) – IFJ is disturbed by the recent raid and arrests at the Istanbul offices of “Halk Icin Kurtulus”. According to IFJ’s information, on 7 October 1998 police officers raided the offices of “Halk Icin Kurtulus” where they arrested 24 people, including the owners, editors and staff members. The raid and the arrests were based […]

(IFJ/IFEX) – On 5 October 1998, the IFJ expressed shock at recent threats to media workers from the Serbian authorities. According to IFJ’s information, over the past few days there have been threats and attacks on members of the international media and local independent media from various angles. Deputy Prime Minister Vojislav Seselj stated that […]