Bahrain Center for Human Rights

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Link to: Minister blocks YouTube channel

Minister blocks YouTube channel

The Minister of Information and Culture continued her fight against freedom of expression and opinion by blocking a YouTube channel critical of the country’s political leaders.

Link to: Authorities block human rights page on Twitter website

Authorities block human rights page on Twitter website

The authorities have blocked a personal webpage on the Twitter website, claiming that the owner of the webpage violated the country’s printing and publishing regulations.

Link to: Arab organisations condemn smear campaigns targeting human rights defenders

Arab organisations condemn smear campaigns targeting human rights defenders

The smear campaigns have included incitements to murder and have gone so far as to accuse rights defenders and opposition journalists of spying for Israel.

Link to: TMG calls on European Parliament to help end Tunisian government’s unrelenting war on free expression

TMG calls on European Parliament to help end Tunisian government’s unrelenting war on free expression

TMG members hope the public debate in the European Parliament on 20 January 2010 will send a strong message to the Tunisian government.

Link to: Newspaper management instructs staff to stop criticising certain institutions

Newspaper management instructs staff to stop criticising certain institutions

BCHR expressed concern over the unwritten rules of censorship that journalists must observe when discussing certain institutions and people.

Link to: Twenty-six IFEX members condemn brutal suicide bombing that killed three journalists

Twenty-six IFEX members condemn brutal suicide bombing that killed three journalists

Calling on the international community to protect Somali citizens, particularly journalists, 26 IFEX members appeal for justice following the 3 December 2009 attack that killed more than 25 people, including three journalists.

Link to: TMG urges Tunisian government to free journalists and cease harassment

TMG urges Tunisian government to free journalists and cease harassment

Following Taoufik Ben Brik, journalist Zouhayr Makhlouf has, in turn, been sentenced to three months in prison and a fine of 6,000 dinars.

Link to: Over 30 IFEX members endorse Vienna Declaration calling on governments to respect media freedom in fight against terrorism

Over 30 IFEX members endorse Vienna Declaration calling on governments to respect media freedom in fight against terrorism

IPI plans to use the Vienna Declaration as a tool that can be employed around the world to rally support for freedom of expression and press freedom.