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Lebanon | Access to Information

 

Lebanon: Proposed media law poses grave threat to freedom of expression

 

Latest draft legislation maintains the criminalization of defamation against heads of state and hinders access to critical information.

 
 
 

Azerbaïdjan | Censure

 

Six journalistes arrêtés en deux semaines en Azerbaïdjan : l’emballement de la machine répressive d’Ilham Aliev doit être stoppé

 

« RSF dénonce cet emballement répressif et demande au Conseil de l’Europe de rappeler le régime d’Ilham Aliev à ses engagements et de faire libérer tous les journalistes. »

 
 

Afrique | Accès à l'information

 

La CEDEAO et la MFWA signent un accord de partenariat

 

La CEDEAO et la MFWA axeront leur coopération sur un certain nombre de domaines stratégiques visant à renforcer les valeurs démocratiques, la liberté de la presse et le développement des médias, les droits humains et la paix dans la région.

 
 

Mongolia | Censorship

 

GIC expresses concern over legal proceedings against journalist N. Unurtsetseg

 

The journalist had posted an article on her personal account on Facebook saying that it was inhumane to continue a court hearing in which an elderly person was participating for many hours.

 
 

Indonesia | Access to Information

 

Global Coalition urges Indonesia to uphold freedom of expression in ITE law reform

 

The Electronic Information and Transactions Law (ITE Law), known for stifling freedom of expression and suppressing human rights defenders, requires immediate attention and rectification.

 
 

Mexico | Attacks

 

In 10 days, 8 Mexican journalists abducted or shot at in 4 separate incidents

 

« The series of attacks on journalists in Guerrero and Michoacán are shocking, even in a country accustomed to violence against the press, and underscore the Mexican government’s failure to adequately protect the press » – CPJ.

 
 

Africa | Attacks

 

ACHPR Special Rapporteur calls for stronger laws to protect HRDs

 

Commissioner Rémy Lumbu is urging member states to develop, adopt and implement robust laws, policies and programmes for the protection of human rights defenders.