SPJ condemns Venezuelan government over defamation suit
(SPJ/IFEX) – The following is one of twelve SPJ resolutions passed by delegates to the SPJ National Convention on 28 October 2000, during the main business session of the convention: Resolution #7 Venezuela WHEREAS the government of President Hugo Chávez of Venezuela has contributed to a climate of hostility toward the independent news media, and […]
Attempt to intimidate Hong Kong press denounced
The following is a 20 April 2000 SPJ press release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 20, 2000 AMERICANS DENOUNCE ATTEMPT TO INTIMIDATE HONG KONG PRESS GREENCASTLE, Ind. — The Society of Professional Journalists is urging China’s leaders to respect and reaffirm guarantees of press freedom that China made before Hong Kong reverted to Beijing’s rule in […]