Articles by Foundation for Press Freedom – FLIP
Thirty-eight organisations call for freedom of expression and justice in the Ampatuan massacre trials
Thirty-six IFEX members, along with Centre for Law and Democracy and the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines, expressed concern about the 12 April resolution of the Court of Appeals, Manila Special Division of Five, requiring Monette Salaysay and Rowena Paraan to explain why they should not be held in contempt for comments attributed to them in a “Philippine Daily Inquirer” article regarding the Ampatuan Town Massacre trials.
Thirty-three IFEX members urge the state to stop all attacks and persecutions against journalists and the media
IFEX members express their concern over the current situation of press freedom in Ecuador and the conditions of extreme hostility in which the country’s journalists and private media must do their work.
New e-mail threat against journalists’ association and four reporters
Journalist Eduardo Márquez told FLIP that he is concerned the message refers to reports filed with the Attorney General’s Office especially since there has been no progress in the investigation of the previous threat.
Threatening e-mail targets Colombian Federation of Journalists and four journalists
An email was circulated that contained death threats against political leaders, non-governmental organizations, as well as four journalists.
Threatening pamphlet directed at radio station appears in Barrancabermeja
The notice, which was found at the offices of Antena del Río, contained threats directed at the radio station’s reporters.
Notice containing death threat against journalists distributed in Cartago, Valle del Cauca
On 4 February a notice containing a death threat against ten people, among them journalists Luis Fernando Gil, Raúl Parra y Héctor Fabio García, appeared in Cartago.
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.
Journalist threatened in Valledupar, Cesar
Jaime José Daza is known in the region for his denunciations and critical reports on the local administration.