Center for Media Studies & Peace Building (CEMESP)

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Link to: Four editors demoted after protesting suppression of opposition views

Four editors demoted after protesting suppression of opposition views

The editors had insisted that the state-owned station broadcast a press conference by opposition party members.

Link to: Journalists briefly held hostage by head of youth federation

Journalists briefly held hostage by head of youth federation

Eight journalists were held hostage for a brief period of time while covering a press conference at the headquarters of the Federation of Liberian Youth.

Link to: Newspaper publisher and printer formally charged, imprisoned

Newspaper publisher and printer formally charged, imprisoned

Publisher Syrenius Cephus and printing press manager Michael Makinde have been charged with sedition, criminal malevolence and criminal libel against the president.

Link to: “Public Agenda” newspaper facing two lawsuits

“Public Agenda” newspaper facing two lawsuits

While lawyers representing the newspaper were preparing to respond to a libel suit, another lawsuit for criminal coercion was filed.

Link to: Newspaper publisher and printer detained by state security, released

Newspaper publisher and printer detained by state security, released

The detentions were in connection with a story suggesting that the Liberian government was supplying arms and ammunition to Guinean dissident groups.

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: Over 30 IFEX members endorse Vienna Declaration calling on governments to respect media freedom in fight against terrorism

Over 30 IFEX members endorse Vienna Declaration calling on governments to respect media freedom in fight against terrorism

IPI plans to use the Vienna Declaration as a tool that can be employed around the world to rally support for freedom of expression and press freedom.

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.