Freedom of the Press 2007: Iraq
28 February 2008
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“Accusing Sleman Ahmed of espionage and holding him for months before giving him access to his lawyers is yet another setback to press freedom in Iraqi Kurdistan.” – CPJ
“If sent back to Syria, one of the most dangerous countries in the world for journalists, they risk imminent arrest and even death.” – RSF
Freedom of expression fears grow with a proposal to ban the online platform, unveiling broader censorship concerns.