Government blocks websites, harasses journalist, as elections approach
(HRinfo/IFEX) – On 11 September 2006, HRinfo condemned the blocking of independent websites and the harassment of journalists by the Yemeni government, as the 20 September presidential elections approach. Yemeni authorities blocked the website Yemeni Council ( http://www.al-yemen.org ) and Yemen Sound ( http://www.yemen-sound.com ). The two websites are independent and enjoy a high visitor […]
Editor stands trial in Prophet cartoon controversy, faces possible death sentence; related cases abound worldwide, says CPJ
(CPJ/IFEX) – The following is a CPJ press release: Drawing Fire Yemeni editor stands trial in Prophet cartoon controversy; cases abound worldwide New York, May 23, 2006 – Newspaper editor Mohammed al-Asaadi is on trial in Yemen on criminal charges of insulting Islam by running edited versions of some of the Prophet Muhammad cartoons that […]
Newspapers’ trial over publication of Prophet cartoons postponed; editors still detained under illegal circumstances
(HRinfo/IFEX) – The following is a 27 April 2006 HRinfo press release: Yemen: Yemeni Independent Newspaper Continue to be stopped Postponement of the trials to next May 27 April 2006 – A Yemeni court decided yesterday to postpone the trial session of Akram Sabra and Yehia Al-Abed, editors of Al-Hurriya Newspaper who are being charged […]
Journalist Abdulfatah al-Hakimi attacked with gas
(CPJ/IFEX) – The following is a 28 April 2006 CPJ press release: Harassment, attacks continue in Yemen New York, April 28, 2006 – The Committee to Protect Journalists is deeply concerned that Yemeni journalists continue to be assaulted and harassed, while authorities have shown no sign that they are bringing the perpetrators to justice. Jamal […]
Journalist subject to death threat; campaign of intimidation continues against another
(IPI/IFEX) – The following is an IPI press release: IPI Condemns Harassment and Intimidation of Yemeni Journalists The International Press Institute (IPI), the global network of editors, media executives and leading journalists, strongly condemns the ongoing campaign of harassment and intimidation against two journalists in Yemen and the hostile climate of fear that the independent […]
Journalist abducted and warned to stop writing column; CPJ concerned about worsening press climate
(CPJ/IFEX) – The following is a 24 March 2006 CPJ letter to the Yemeni President: Yemen: Journalist’s abduction raises further alarm March 24, 2006 His Excellency President Ali Abdullah Saleh C/o Ambassador Abdul Wahab al-Hajjri Embassy of the Republic of Yemen 2600 Virginia Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20037 Via facsimile: 202-337-2017 Your Excellency: The Committee […]
CAPSULE REPORT: Press climate deteriorating, characterized by “attacks, censorship and dirty tricks”, warns CPJ report
(CPJ/IFEX) – The following is a CPJ press release: Attacks, Censorship, and Dirty Tricks A CPJ special report: In Yemen, press climate is deteriorating New York, March 9, 2006 – At least two dozen outspoken Yemeni journalists have been assaulted, imprisoned, or subjected to spurious criminal lawsuits in the past two years, signaling a dangerous […]
Journalists arrested, newspapers closed over prophet cartoons
(CPJ/IFEX) -The following is a 13 February 2006 CPJ press release: Journalists in Yemen and Algeria arrested over prophet cartoons New York, February 13, 2006 – The Committee to Protect Journalists is alarmed by the arrest of three journalists in Yemen and two in Algeria for publishing controversial cartoons depicting the Prophet Muhammad. Their newspapers […]
Two more newspapers shut down for publishing prophet cartoons
(CPJ/IFEX) – The following is a 9 February 2006 CPJ press release: Yemeni, Malaysian newspapers closed after running prophet drawings New York, February 9, 2006 – The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns the closing of two Yemeni newspapers and a Malaysian paper after they published controversial cartoons depicting the Prophet Muhammad. At least four governments […]
Newspaper closed, arrest warrant issued for editor over prophet cartoons
(CPJ/IFEX) – The following is a CPJ press release: Yemeni paper closed, editor wanted for publishing cartoons New York, February 7, 2006 – The Committee to Protect Journalists is deeply concerned by the Yemeni government’s decision to revoke the license of the private weekly Al-Hurriya Ahliya and issue an arrest warrant for the paper’s editor. […]
CAPSULE REPORT: CPJ delegation alarmed by worsening press situation
(CPJ/IFEX) – The following is a CPJ press release: CPJ delegation alarmed by worsening press situation in Yemen Sana’a, Yemen, January 26, 2006 – A delegation from the Committee to Protect Journalists expressed alarm today at the deterioration of press freedom in Yemen. Over the last several months, a growing number of Yemeni journalists have […]
Journalist attacked twice in a week amid worsening press freedom crisis
(CPJ/IFEX) – The following is a 9 December 2005 CPJ press release: YEMEN: Journalist attacked twice in a week amid worsening press freedom crisis New York, December 9, 2005 – The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns the beating and intimidation of Mohammad Sadiq al-Odaini, head of a Yemeni independent press freedom group. Al-Odaini, secretary-general of […]
Soldiers intimidate newspaper
(CPJ/IFEX) – The following is a 7 December 2005 CPJ press release: YEMEN: Soldiers intimidate newspaper New York, December 7, 2005 – The Committee to Protect Journalists is alarmed by an apparent government attempt to intimidate journalists from the independent daily Al-Ayyam by sending elite Yemeni Republican Guards to its Aden office. Around 1 a.m. […]
CPJ condemns newspaper closure and defamation lawsuits; “Sawt al-Shoura” editor facing year in prison
(CPJ/IFEX) – The following is a CPJ press release: YEMEN: Authorities crack down on opposition papers New York, December 1, 2005 – The Committee to Protect Journalists is alarmed by the legal harassment of opposition and independent newspapers over the past month by the Yemeni authorities, including the closure of one newspaper and a barrage […]
Draft Press and Publications Law may signal final curtain for press freedom, says ARTICLE 19
(ARTICLE 19/IFEX) – The following is a 28 November 2005 ARTICLE 19 press release: NEW LAW SIGNALS FINAL CURTAIN FOR PRESS FREEDOM IN YEMEN As the Yemeni government prepares to push its draft Press and Publications Law through the Shura Council, ARTICLE 19 warns that the proposal may signal the end of the government’s brief […]
Opposition newspaper suspended, another fined, four journalists face publication ban
(RSF/IFEX) – Reporters Without Borders has condemned a climate of intimidation towards the press in Yemen in which closures of newspapers, summonses for interrogation, prison sentences and physical attacks against journalists have become routine and are making it very difficult for the news media to operate freely. “We are extremely worried by the recent convictions […]