Articles by Canadian Journalists for Free Expression
Authorities block IFEX website
(CJFE/IFEX) – The following is a CJFE media release: VIETNAM BLOCKS TORONTO-BASED FREE SPEECH WEBSITE May 3, 2004 – Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE), the manager of one of the world’s pre-eminent websites on free expression, has discovered that its site is being blocked by the government of Vietnam. CJFE made the announcement on […]
CJFE calls on government to rein in the RCMP after raid on journalist’s home
(CJFE/IFEX) – The following is a CJFE media release: CJFE calls on government to rein in the RCMP after raid on journalist’s home January 22 — Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE) condemns the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) raid yesterday on Ottawa Citizen journalist Juliet O’Neill’s home and offices, and calls upon Prime Minister […]
CJFE calls for end to criminal prosecution of author
(CJFE/IFEX) – The following is a CJFE media release: Toronto, December 9, 2003 The Ontario Attorney General must end immediately the criminal prosecution of author Stephen Williams, Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE) said in a position paper issued today and available at: www.cjfe.org/specials/williams/Stephen%20Williams.doc CJFE also announced it has contributed CA$5,000 towards Williams’s legal defence […]
CJFE Press Freedom Award winners announced
(CJFE/IFEX) – The following is a 7 October 2003 CJFE press release: CJFE Press Freedom Award Winners Announced October 7, 2003 – Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE) has awarded its Tara Singh Hayer Memorial Award to Zahra Kazemi, the Canadian photojournalist murdered earlier this year in an Iranian prison. CJFE also awarded its 2003 […]
Photojournalist buried in Iran despite demands to return her body to Canada
(CJFE/IFEX) – The following is a CJFE press release: Iran’s Behaviour Ignores Basic Justice: CJFE July 23, 2003 – Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE) called on Iran today to heed international appeals and end its wrong-headed defiance of fundamental justice in the brutal murder of Canadian photojournalist Zahra Kazemi. “All through this sorry episode, […]
CJFE calls for independent investigation into journalist’s death, despite government’s admission that she died after being beaten
(CJFE/IFEX) – The following is a CJFE press release: Iran’s Admission Not Enough: CJFE July 16, 2003 — Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE) said today that despite the latest admissions by the Government of Iran, it remains necessary to hold an independent investigation into the killing of Canadian photojournalist Zahra Kazemi. “Iranian authorities at […]
Journalist declared brain-dead following injuries sustained while in police custody
(CJFE/IFEX) – The following is a CJFE media release: CJFE Mourns Kazemi, Demands Prosecution July 11, 2003 – Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE) mourns today following news that Canadian photojournalist Zahra Kazemi has been declared brain-dead following injuries sustained while in police custody in Tehran. CJFE also calls on the Government of Iran to […]
Canadian journalist in a coma after attack
(CJFE/IFEX) – The following is a CJFE media release: CJFE Condemns Attack on Canadian Journalist in Iran July 10, 2003 – Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE) expressed outrage today at the injuries sustained by Canadian photojournalist Zahra Kazemi while in the custody of Iranian police. “We understand the Canadian government has sent a diplomatic […]