Articles by ARTICLE 19
On the 36th anniversary of the ICCPR, an opportunity to protect free speech
The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights imposes legally binding obligations on states to respect a number of human rights, including the right to freedom of expression.
ARTICLE 19 releases report on press entitled “Forced Silence”
The report revealed increases in attacks on journalists in 2011, showing that the authorities are still not doing their job.
ARTICLE 19 calls on authorities to ensure safety and security of detained activists
Despite repeated requests, their lawyer has not been allowed to see his clients since their arrest. No information has been released about the current health condition of the detainees and there is mounting concern that they may have been tortured and are at further risk.
International groups show solidarity with Khadija Ismayilova in the face of escalating harassment
The International Partnership Group for Azerbaijan, a coalition of international NGOs working to promote and protect freedom of expression in Azerbaijan, has condemned the blackmail and continued harassment of Ismayilova, one of the few independent investigative journalists working in the country.
Government urged to release bloggers, dismiss all charges
SEAPA joined the Media Legal Defence Initiative and other human rights organisations in calling for the release of five bloggers arbitrarily detained for more than seven months.
Authorities urged to reveal the fate of Mazen Darwish and SCM staff
According to a trustworthy source within the country, Darwish has been subjected to torture and other ill-treatment during his interrogation and imprisonment in the same premises, and there are reasons to believe that his life is in danger.
Government urged to lead ASEAN by adopting Law on Access to Information
ARTICLE 19 welcomes the National Assembly’s willingness to resume dialogue on access to information and strongly encourages the adoption of the Draft Law on Access to Information, including ARTICLE 19’s recommendations.
Ten journalists attacked in nine days in Oaxaca
ARTICLE 19 condemns the attacks against the journalists, which violates their right to freedom of expression and to seek and disseminate information of public interest.