Newspapers censored
(RSF/IFEX) – According to information released by RSF on 16 April 1998, the 16 April 1998 edition of the Mauritanian weekly, “Actions” was censored without any explanation. The Minister of the Interior refused to turn over the proof of receipt to the editors. On the same day, the weekly “Nouakchott Infos” was seized in connection […]
Two newspapers censored
(RSF/IFEX) – RSF reports that according to its information, the 12 January 1998 edition of the independent newspaper “Le Calame” has been censored. The copies of the newspapers were held at the Ministry of the Interior. The authorities have not provided any explanation for taking this measure. The seizure of the papers seems to be […]
Arab-language edition of the independent weekly “Le Calame” banned
(RSF/IFEX) – On 20 December 1997, the Arab-language edition of the independent weekly “Le Calame” was banned. For three days, officials from the Ministry of the Interior held on to, at ministry headquarters, copies of the newspaper before issuing the ban. Although authorities did not offer any explanation for the ban, it appears to be […]
The weekly “La Tribune” censored
(RSF/IFEX) – Number 3 of the Arabic-language edition of the weekly “La Tribune” was censored on 10 November 1997. Although no official explanation was given for this measure, it appears to be related to the publication, in the preceding issue of the weekly, of an editorial critical of the policies of President Maaouya Ould Sid […]
Edition of “Mauritanie Nouvelles” seized; newspaper suspended
(WAN/IFEX) – Issue number 254 of the newspaper “Mauritanie Nouvelles” has been seized by officials of the Ministry of the Interior and an order has been made prohibiting the newspaper’s publication for three months, a period which covers the forthcoming presidential election. Mohamed Yeslem Ould Amar Chein, Director of Political Affairs and Public Liberties, indicated […]
Authorities prevent distribution of “Mauritanie- Nouvelles” and “La Tortue”
**For background to other harassment of “Mauritanie- Nouvelles”, see IFEX alerts dated 27 and 13 March 1996, and others** On 24 July 1996, the French- and Arab-language editions of the independent weekly “Mauritanie-Nouvelles” were prevented from being distributed. The printed copies are to be held at the printing press for four days by officials from […]