Articles by Cartoonists Rights
“Significant escalation of risk” for Danish cartoonists, warns CRN after reports of threats by Osama Bin Laden
(CRN/IFEX) – According to a 24 April 2006 Reuters UK release, comments recently attributed to the al Qaeda leader raised the general level of threat against the 12 Danish cartoonists who had produced the controversial cartoons for the “Jyllands-Posten” newspaper. Speaking in the context of the cartoons, bin Laden was quoted as saying, “Heretics and […]
Editorial cartoonist threatened with legal actions for depictions of minister
(CRN/IFEX) – CRN has received a report that early in February 2006 a cartoonist for the Nairobi-based “The Daily Nation”, Godfrey Mwampembwa, was served with a letter from the solicitors of Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Martha Karua. This action was taken in response to a cartoon that depicted a press conference dealing with […]
All crises carry both great risks and great opportunities, says cartoonists’ group, commenting on cartoon controversy
(CRN/IFEX) – The following is a 15 February 2006 CRN statement: All Crises Carry Both Great Risks and Great Opportunities. The Cartoonists Rights Network continues to be horrified by the events triggered by the publication of 12 cartoons by the Danish paper, Jyllands-Posten. While dialogue on many fronts and in many venues is starting to […]
Economic boycott of Danish products over cartoons an attempt at mass censorship, says CRN
(CRN/IFEX) – The following is a 2 February 2006 CRN letter to the Danish prime minister: Excellency, Mr. Anders Fogh Rasmussen Prime Minister The Royal Danish Government Christiansborg, Prins Jørgens Gård 11 DK-1218 Copenhagen K Denmark Fax: 45 33 11 16 65 Your Excellency, Our organization represents the interests of editorial cartoonists all over the […]
Zimbabwean cartoonist receives “Courage in Editorial Cartooning” award
(CRN/IFEX) – The following is a 20 April 2004 CRN press release: Burke, Virginia, USA April 20, 2004 Cartoonist from Zimbabwe receives global award for “Courage in Editorial Cartooning” It is announced by the Cartoonists Rights Network International of Burke, Virginia that they have given their annual award for “Courage in Editorial Cartooning” to a […]
Cartoonist receives death threats
(CRN/IFEX) – The following is a 27 January 2004 CRN statement: Burke, VA January 27, 2004 American cartoonist Ann Telnaes, winner of the 2001 Pulitzer Prize in editorial cartooning, has received a series of emails threatening her, most likely for a cartoon depicting an Iraqi Islamic cleric, the Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani. Sistani is pushing […]
Cartoonist’s name appears on assassination list
(CRN/IFEX) – On 26 October 2003, editorial cartoonist Nikahang Kowsar’s name was reported to have appeared just below that of recently named Nobel Peace Prize laureate Shirin Ebadi on an assassination list issued by one of Iran’s militant Islamic groups. BACKGROUND: President Mohammad Khatami’s brother also appears on the list. The group behind the death […]
Cartoonist threatened as government closes major independent newspaper
(CRN/IFEX) – Police have closed down “The Daily News” after Robert Mugabe’s ruling party unexpectedly lost ground in recent municipal elections. Reporting from the capital, Harare, “Daily News” cartoonist and CRN correspondent Tony Namate said he now fears for his safety. In an e-mail to CRN, Namate wrote, “If the chairman of the Media [and […]