Canadian Journalists for Free Expression

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Link to: Thirty-one IFEX members call on President Kabila to end persecution and harassment of journalists and media

Thirty-one IFEX members call on President Kabila to end persecution and harassment of journalists and media

There has been a steady decline in the working environment for Congolese journalists and the space for free expression is shrinking.

Link to: CJFE announces 2010 International Press Freedom Award honourees

CJFE announces 2010 International Press Freedom Award honourees

CJFE is proud to honour journalists Emilio Gutierrez Soto, Luis Horacio Nájera, Serge Sabouang, Robert Mintya and the late Bibi Ngota.

Link to: Thirty-one IFEX members and global partners demand retraction of proposed amendment to Press and Journalists Act

Thirty-one IFEX members and global partners demand retraction of proposed amendment to Press and Journalists Act

The proposed amendment would restrict freedom of expression and impede the ability of journalists and media outlets to fulfill their important roles.

Link to: Thirty-five IFEX members and other organisations appeal for charges to be dropped against prominent human rights activists and blogger

Thirty-five IFEX members and other organisations appeal for charges to be dropped against prominent human rights activists and blogger

Gamal Eid, Ahmad Saif al-Islam and Amr Gharbeia are charged with criminal defamation, use of threats and misuse of communications tools.

Link to: Twenty-three IFEX members call on authorities to investigate disappearance of journalist Prageeth Eknaligoda

Twenty-three IFEX members call on authorities to investigate disappearance of journalist Prageeth Eknaligoda

Two hundred days after Prageeth Eknaligoda’s disappearance, IFEX members expressed concern about the lack of transparency surrounding the investigation.

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IFEX-TMG appeals to Tunisia’s partners to save the life of ailing journalist in prison

The IFEX-TMG strongly condemns the 15 July arrest of journalist Fahem Boukaddous, who is in poor health, and calls on Tunisia’s partners to speak out to help save his life.

Link to: CJFE collecting information from journalists who covered the G20 summit

CJFE collecting information from journalists who covered the G20 summit

CJFE is asking journalists who believe their freedom of expression was compromised by police/security personnel to complete a survey.

Link to: IFEX-TMG condemns jail term handed to journalist Fahem Boukaddous

IFEX-TMG condemns jail term handed to journalist Fahem Boukaddous

The IFEX-TMG urges authorities to end to the “shameful use of the judiciary to stifle free expression and punish critical journalists” follow ing confirmation of a four-year sentence for Fahem Boukaddous.