Articles by Comité por la Libre Expresión – C-Libre
Two feminist movement radio programmes censored
On 11 July 2009, the Radio Cadena Voces radio station took two programmes hosted by women’s groups off the air, censoring the topic of popular resistance to the coup d’état.
Journalist dismissed for opposing coup; Radio Globo journalist prevented from entering the Presidential Palace
Journalist Allan Adális Martínez said his radio station was pressured to stop him from talking about the coup. Liliet Díaz said that she was barred from entering the presidential palace after identifying herself as a Radio Globo journalist.
Televisión director in Aguán another victim of assault on freedom of expression
The director of Canal 5 television station in the Aguán area has said that military personnel are carrying out out an assault on him and his television station.
Broadcast outlets blocked
Broadcast outlets have been blocked, programmes suspended and journalists harassed following coup d’état.
Court threatens to fine and imprison editor
A court has threatened to fine and imprison editor Jhonny José Lagos after his newspaper asked readers if they were for or against a “public consultation” regarding proposed constitutional changes.
Journalist threatened in Atlantic coast area
A correspondent for HRN radio station has revealed that his house is being watched by unidentified armed men.
Armed men storm online daily’s offices
Four armed men stormed the offices of the online daily Hondudiario.com and fired shots into the air. Journalist Armando Villanueva filed a request for protection at an office of the National Human Rights Commission saying he is being harassed by individuals presumably linked to the government.
Thirty IFEX members call on government to protect journalists and end impunity
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 letter to President Mahinda Rajapaksa, calling on him to “stop the war on journalists”.