Articles by Canadian Journalists for Free Expression
Thirty IFEX members protest travel ban on Nabeel Rajab and other threats to BCHR
On 1 June, the King of Bahrain has promised to end the state of emergency he imposed in mid-March to quell pro-democracy demonstrations. This would be a welcome occasion for the Bahraini government to end human rights abuses including lifting the travel ban on Nabeel Rajab so that he can join us in Beirut.
CJFE condemns continued detention of blogger Nguyen Van Hai
CJFE has urged the government to immediately provide information on the blogger’s whereabouts and condition, and allow his family access to him.
CJFE’s review of free expression 2010/2011
For the second year in a row, the Harper government has received a failing grade from CJFE in its Report Card on the state of freedom of expression in Canada.
IFEX-TMG members support fair and transparent allocation process for broadcasting licences
Ahead of the first ever democratic elections in the country, IFEX-TMG members encourage a swift, fair and transparent broadcast licencing process.
Fifty-seven IFEX members and partners call on world authorities to help stop human rights violations and free expression abuses
Forty-two IFEX members and 15 partners appealed for global attention to stop detention, torture and threats to journalists and free expression activists, including to IFEX member Bahrain Centre for Human Rights.
IFEX-TMG mission to Tunisia observes freedom of expression post 14 January
In its seventh formal mission to Tunisia, and the second visit since deposed President Zine El Abedine Ben Ali fled the country, an IFEX-TMG delegation spent over a week meeting a wide range of stakeholders as part of the ongoing assessment of the state of freedom of expression in the country.
Thirty IFEX members call on authorities to respect and protect free expression as the country descends into further uncertainty
The implications for journalists covering demonstrations are unclear, and their ability to move around freely and safely cannot be guaranteed.
Imprisoned journalist denied right to visitors
CJFE condemns the violation of imprisoned journalist Bahman Ahmadi Amouyi’s right to visitors, specifically those by his wife, journalist Jila Baniyaghoub.