Articles by Canadian Journalists for Free Expression
CJFE calls on Iran to release Iranian-Canadian blogger Hossein Derakhshan, who is being held on unspecified charges
(CJFE/IFEX) – The following is a 6 March 2009 CJFE letter to Bahram Ghasemi, Chargé d’Affaires of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Canada: Mr. Bahram Ghasemi Chargé d’Affaires of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Canada Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Canada 245 Metcalfe Street Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 2K2 March 6, […]
CJFE urges authorities to work for swift release of Canadian journalist Khadija Abdul Qahaar, held by Taliban since November 2008
(CJFE/IFEX) – The following is a 25 February 2009 CJFE press release: His Excellency Musa Javed Chohan High Commissioner of Pakistan to Canada 10 Range Road Ottawa, Canada K1N 8J3 February 25, 2009 Dear High Commissioner, I am writing on behalf of Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE), a non-profit, non-governmental organization that works to […]
Canadian-Egyptian journalist Heba Aly expelled from country
(CJFE/IFEX) – The following is a CJFE letter to the Ambassador of the Republic of Sudan to Canada, Faiza Hassan Taha: His Excellency Faiza Hassan Taha Ambassador of the Republic of Sudan to Canada 354 Stewart Street Ottawa, Canada K1N 6K8 February 11, 2009 Dear Ambassador, I am writing on behalf of Canadian Journalists for […]
Blogger reportedly arrested on allegations of spying for Israel
(CJFE/IFEX) – The following is a 25 November 2008 CJFE press release: CJFE Concerned about the Reported Arrest of an Iranian Blogger (Toronto, November 25, 2008) Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE) is concerned by reports over the past week that blogger Hossein Derakhshan may have been arrested in Iran and has not been heard […]
CBC fixer, driver released
(CJFE/IFEX) – The following is a CJFE press release: CJFE Welcomes Release of CBC employees in Afghanistan (Toronto, November 24, 2008) Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE) is relieved to hear of the release of Shokoor Feroz and his brother Qaem who have been in custody since October 12, 2008, when they went to the […]
CJFE commemorates journalist on 10-year anniversary of his death, calls for his murder to be punished
(CJFE/IFEX) – The following is an abridged CJFE press release: CJFE remembers Vancouver Journalist Killed 10 Years Ago Today (Toronto, November 18, 2008) Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE) commemorates Vancouver journalist Tara Singh Hayer, who was killed 10 years ago today. On November 18, 1998, the then 62-year-old publisher of the Indo-Canadian Times was […]
Canadian journalist held hostage released, but Afghan fixer and driver still detained
(CJFE/IFEX) – The following is a 10 November 2008 CJFE press release: CJFE Welcomes Release of Canadian Journalist Mellissa Fung, Concerned about Afghan ‘Fixer’ and Driver (Toronto, November 10, 2008) – Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE) welcomes the good news that after almost a month in captivity, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) TV journalist Mellissa […]
Investigative journalist, arrested, charged with “promoting sectarianism” and “incitement to violence”
(CJFE/IFEX) – The following is a 29 October 2008 CJFE letter to High Commissioner George Marino Abola: His Excellency George Marino Abola High Commissioner of the Republic of Uganda to Canada 231 Cobourg St. Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 8J2 Dear High Commissioner, I am writing on behalf of Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE), a non-profit, […]