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Link to: IFEX-TMG members support fair and transparent allocation process for broadcasting licences

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.

Link to: IFEX-TMG mission to Tunisia observes freedom of expression post 14 January

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.

Link to: Media rights groups to U.N.: intervene in case of missing journalist Prageeth Eknelygoda

Media rights groups to U.N.: intervene in case of missing journalist Prageeth Eknelygoda

Five prominent media rights organisations sent a letter to United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, calling on the U.N. to intervene in the case of Eknelygoda, who disappeared on 24 January 2010.

The women of ATFD with flowers from the IFEX-TMG on 10 December

IFEX-TMG members celebrate International Women’s Day with brave women of Tunisia

IFEX-TMG members commend brave women journalists, activists, lawyers and judges who have never stopped calling for greater freedom of expression.

Link to: Tunisian partners share history in the making with IFEX-TMG

Tunisian partners share history in the making with IFEX-TMG

Following visit to Tunisia in February, IFEX-TMG assesses what is needed to rebuild the independent press.

Link to: Thirty-four IFEX members urge President Museveni to respect press freedom in lead-up to general elections

Thirty-four IFEX members urge President Museveni to respect press freedom in lead-up to general elections

The signing organisations are alarmed by the decreasing space for the voices of journalists and opposition parties during the run-up to the 18 February 2011 general elections.

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Fifty-five IFEX members and six other organisations urge authorities to respect and protect freedom of expression and the right to information

The groups condemn the serious violations of human rights taking place at this critical moment in Egypt.

Link to: IFEX-TMG welcomes release of Fahem Boukadous but says struggle for freedom of expression not over yet

IFEX-TMG welcomes release of Fahem Boukadous but says struggle for freedom of expression not over yet

The remarkable events in Tunisia call for a redoubling of efforts to restore free expression rights, said the IFEX-TMG, despite the release of Boukadous.