Norway: No justice for attempted murder of PEN International VP
On 9 April, the Oslo District Attorney’s Office dismissed the case regarding the attempted murder of publisher William Nygaard, who was shot and seriously injured on 11 October 1993.
Human rights defenders criticise the bestowing of a Norwegian award to Bahraini prime minister
IFEX member Gulf Centre for Human Rights leads a joint letter criticising the fact that an award has been given to the Bahraini prime minister by Norway’s 14th August Committee, despite his presiding over numerous human rights violations in Bahrain.
Facebook’s iconic blunder
Banning of iconic image that helped turn American public opinion against Vietnam War in 1970s raises serious questions about Facebook’s status as the news gatekeeper of the digital age.
Concern over China’s influence as Norwegian politicians say they will not meet with Dalai Lama
The Board of Norwegian PEN strongly urges the Norwegian government to meet with the Dalai Lama during his visit to the country in May, and to not set business interests ahead of human rights.
Group calls on Norway to grant asylum to Edward Snowden
In a letter to Norway’s Minister of Justice, Norwegian PEN expresses its support for American whistleblower Edward Snowden’s asylum application to Norway.
Writer detained, faces deportation
Norwegian PEN condemns the arrest of Maria Amelie and fears she is being targeted by authorities because of her outspoken defence of asylum seekers’ rights in Norway.
IPA’s Norwegian member offers US$81,000 reward for information on publisher’s 1993 shooting
The Norwegian Publishers Association is offering the reward following the reopening of the investigation into the 1993 shooting of William Nygaard.
Freedom of the Press 2007: Norway
Freedom of the Press 2007: Norway
As media giant purchases local company, EFJ seeks assurances of editorial independence
(IFJ/IFEX) – The following is a media release of the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ), an IFJ regional group: European Journalists to Seek Quality Assurance as Orkla Media Network is Sold The European Federation of Journalists, which represents more than 260,000 across Europe, plans to seek assurances from the new owners of the Norwegian media […]
Oslo-based Tamil journalist victim of death threats and harassment
(RSF/IFEX) – RSF is very concerned about the incitement and other threats against Oslo-based independent Tamil journalist Sethurupan Nadarajah. Fearing for his and his wife’s safety, the journalist appealed to RSF for assistance. The organisation has been able to confirm both the truth and the gravity of his claims. For the past six months, Sethurupan […]
Israeli writer and nuclear physicist Mordechai Vanunu nominated as new City of Asylum writer in Kristiansand
(PEN/IFEX) – The following is a 19 April 2005 Norwegian PEN press release: Mordechai Vanunu welcomed as the new City of Asylum writer in Kristiansand The board of Norwegian PEN has nominated Israeli writer and nuclear physicist Mordechai Vanunu as new City of Asylum writer in Kristiansand, Norway. The board of Norwegian PEN has nominated […]
New freedom of expression centre to open in Stavanger
(PEN/IFEX) – The following is a Norwegian PEN press release: Xpress – the new Stavanger Center for Cities of Asylum On March 14, the Norwegian city of Stavanger is once again promoting the importance of Freedom of Expression through the launching of Xpress, the Norwegian center for FOE and the cities of asylum. Stavanger became […]
Norwegian authorities take weak attitude towards human rights in Turkey
(NFFE/IFEX) – The following is an 8 June 2000 NFFE press release: Norwegian authorities take weak attitude towards human rights in Turkey The Norwegian Forum for Freedom of Expression (NFFE), The Norwegian Helsinki Committee and Norwegian Council of Religious and Humanist Communities regret the fact that the Norwegian government and Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg did […]
NFFE responds to proposed constitutional amendments on freedom of expression
(NFFE/IFEX) – The following is an NFFE press release: PRESS RELEASE The Norwegian Forum for Freedom of Expression (NFFE) praises the work of the Norwegian Governmental Commission on Freedom of Expression, appointed by Royal Decree of 23 August 1996, who put forward its proposed amendments to Article 100 of the Norwegian Constitution yesterday. However, NFFE […]