General Assembly 2008 Country Report: Honduras
Inter American Press Association
5 November 2008
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Recent articles in Honduras
The IAPA denounces campaign of intimidation against the press in Honduras
The highest authority of the Armed Forces initiated actions against 12 media outlets in order to force them to reveal their sources.
Honduras state institution urged to withdraw lawsuit against journalists from “El Heraldo”
The legal action against “El Heraldo” was apparently initiated in retaliation for the publication of a series of reports.
Honduras must strengthen protection mechanism after TV reporter’s murder
“Francisco Ramírez’s murder highlights the tragic plight of local journalists in Honduras. When state protection is not enough to guarantee their safety, the conditions for journalistic freedom are no longer assured” – RSF