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Sentences against editor and cartoonist upheld, then overturned

Fines and jail sentences against an editor and cartoonist were upheld by a Casablanca court, then overturned by the prince who initiated the lawsuit against them.

Link to: Twenty-six IFEX members condemn brutal suicide bombing that killed three journalists

Twenty-six IFEX members condemn brutal suicide bombing that killed three journalists

Calling on the international community to protect Somali citizens, particularly journalists, 26 IFEX members appeal for justice following the 3 December 2009 attack that killed more than 25 people, including three journalists.

Link to: TMG urges Tunisian government to free journalists and cease harassment

TMG urges Tunisian government to free journalists and cease harassment

Following Taoufik Ben Brik, journalist Zouhayr Makhlouf has, in turn, been sentenced to three months in prison and a fine of 6,000 dinars.

Link to: Fifty-two IFEX members condemn massacre of journalists, call for justice

Fifty-two IFEX members condemn massacre of journalists, call for justice

Condemning the problem of impunity in the Philippines, 52 IFEX members appeal for justice in the horrible massacre of a reported 28 journalists.

Link to: Forty IFEX members call for the protection of women who exercise free speech

Forty IFEX members call for the protection of women who exercise free speech

Forty IFEX members express solidarity with women who have been the victims of violence for exercising their free expression rights.

Mexican cartoonist receives CRNI Award for Courage in Editorial Cartooning

Mario Robles has been a recognised and respected political cartoonist for over 30 years.

Link to: Forty-five IFEX members call for release of journalist Chief Ebrimah Manneh

Forty-five IFEX members call for release of journalist Chief Ebrimah Manneh

Free expression advocates from around the world gathered this week in Oslo, Norway, at the IFEX General Meeting. Forty-five IFEX members signed on to the following statement, calling on The Gambian government to enforce an ECOWAS court judgement of the journalist’s case.

Link to: Thirty IFEX members call on governments to respect fundamental human rights of free expression and privacy of communications

Thirty IFEX members call on governments to respect fundamental human rights of free expression and privacy of communications

Free expression advocates from around the world gathered this week in Oslo, Norway, at the IFEX General Meeting. Thirty IFEX members signed on to a resolution on the surveillance of communications and the fundamental right to protection of journalistic sources.