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Link to: WAN appeals for assistance for captured journalist Javier Espinosa

WAN appeals for assistance for captured journalist Javier Espinosa

(WAN/IFEX) – The following is an appeal for assistance by WAN on behalf of Javier Espinosa, a journalist from “El Mundo” recently captured by rebel forces in Sierra Leone: Javier Espinosa, a reporter for the Spanish daily “El Mundo”, is being held hostage by the Revolutionary United Front (RUF) of Sierra Leone. He was captured […]

Link to: Newspaper director released unconditionally; government promises to crack down on bad press against military

Newspaper director released unconditionally; government promises to crack down on bad press against military

(MISA/IFEX) – On 25 January 1999, the managing editor of the “Standard” newspaper, Clive Wilson, was released unconditionally after the Attorney General refused to prosecute him for what he said was the police’s lack of evidence. **Updates IFEX alerts of 27 January, 25 January, 22 January, 21 January, 18 January, 15 January and 13 January […]

Link to: Police blockade peaceful protest

Police blockade peaceful protest

(MISA/IFEX) – On 26 January 1999, police in the Zimbabwean capital Harare prevented several hundred protesters from handing over a petition to the Speaker of Parliament. The incident took place during a peaceful march to Parliament to protest the recent detention and torture of editor Mark Chavunduka and reporter Ray Choto of “The Standard” newspaper. […]

Link to: Newspaper’s managing editor appears in court

Newspaper’s managing editor appears in court

(MISA/IFEX) – The managing editor of the “Standard” newspaper, Clive Wilson, appeared in the Magistrate’s Court in Harare on 25 January 1999. His hearing was set for 11 a.m. (local time). **Updates IFEX alerts of 25 January, 22 January, 21 January, 18 January, 15 January and 13 January 1999** Wilson was arrested on 22 January […]

Link to: NDIMA protests detention of journalist

NDIMA protests detention of journalist

**Updates IFEX alerts of 22 January, 21 January, 18 January, 15 January and 13 January 1999** (NDIMA/IFEX) – The following is a 23 January 1999 NDIMA letter to Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe protesting the detention of journalist Clive Wilson: 23 January 1999 FAX FROM NDIMA To: President Robert Mugabe Fax: 000 263 4 728299 Your […]

Link to: Fears for newspaper director high

Fears for newspaper director high

**Updates IFEX alerts of 25 January, 22 January, 21 January, 18 January, 15 January and 13 January 1999** (GHM/IFEX) – The following is 22 January 1999 news release issued by the international secretariat of Amnesty International by way of GHM: Zimbabwe Fears for newspaper director high Amnesty International issued today a worldwide alert expressing concern […]

Link to: Radio programme suspended

Radio programme suspended

(RSF/IFEX) – The following is a 22 January 1999 RSF letter to the President of Bénin’s Audiovisual and Communications Authority concerning the recent suspension of a radio programme: Mr. René Mêgniho Dossa Président de la Haute autorité de l’audiovisuel et de la communication Cotonou, Benin Paris, 22 January 1999 Mr. President, We wish to thank […]

Link to: Update on status of detained journalists

Update on status of detained journalists

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.

Link to: WAJA statement on recent developments in Sierra Leone

WAJA statement on recent developments in Sierra Leone

HASH(0x8965138) **Updates IFEX alerts of 21 January, 20 January, 12 January and 11 January 1999** (WAJA/IFEX) – The following is a WAJA press release: We have been following recent events in Sierra Leone and are outraged and shocked by the senseless and indiscriminate attacks and persecution of both foreign and local journalists in Sierra Leone. […]

Link to: Journalists missing and feared dead; other journalists reportedly alive and still in danger

Journalists missing and feared dead; other journalists reportedly alive and still in danger

(CPJ/IFEX) – Revolutionary United Front (RUF) rebels are still engaged in combat and the targeting of civilians in the east end of Freetown, and a number of journalists remain in grave danger. Because of CPJ’s concern for the safety of our Sierra Leonean journalist colleagues, and the continued security crisis in Freetown and Sierra Leone […]

Link to: WAN protests South African investigation

WAN protests South African investigation

HASH(0x895c8e8) (WAN/IFEX) – The following is a WAN press release: WAN Protests South African Investigation The World Association of Newspapers (WAN) has expressed its serious concern to South African President Nelson Mandela about a government “investigation” of “media racism” by a Commission with powers of search, seizure and arrest. The announcement by the South African […]

Link to: IFJ denounces arrest, torture of journalists

IFJ denounces arrest, torture of journalists

(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 […]

Link to: NDIMA protests torture of journalists during detention

NDIMA protests torture of journalists during detention

(NDIMA/IFEX) – NDIMA is disturbed by reports of torture and inhuman treatment meted out to two Zimbabwean journalists working for the “Standard” newspaper, Mark Chavunduka and Ray Choto, after a lengthy and illegal detention by security forces. Regardless of whether the story about the discontent in the army was true or not, the journalists were […]

Link to: Newspaper’s managing editor arrested, fears for his well-being

Newspaper’s managing editor arrested, fears for his well-being

(MISA/IFEX) – The managing-editor of the “Standard” newspaper, Clive Wilson, was arrested on 22 January 1999 by members of the police’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID). **New case and update to IFEX alerts of 22 January, 21 January, 18 January, 15 January and 13 January 1999** Iden Wetherall, deputy editor of the “Zimbabwe Independent”, the sister […]

Link to: Journalists sent for full medical check-up amid disclosure of torture ordeal; further attacks on journalists; protest held in Namibia

Journalists sent for full medical check-up amid disclosure of torture ordeal; further attacks on journalists; protest held in Namibia

(MISA/IFEX) – Zimbabwean journalists Mark Chavunduka and Roy Choto, who were released from prison on 21 January 1999 on bail of Zim$10,000 (approx. US$255), have been sent for a full medical check-up amid the disclosure of their torture at the hands of the military. **Updates IFEX alerts of 22 January, 21 January, 18 January, 15 […]

Link to: Four journalists beaten

Four journalists beaten

(RSF/IFEX) – RSF is expressing concern after the beating of four journalists in the town of Masvingo (south of the country). According to RSF’s information, on 20 January 1999, a secret service officer stormed the offices of the weekly “Tribune” and the “Zimbabwe Mirror” and those of the state’s Zimbabwe Information Services. The man beat […]