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Link to: Thirty-three IFEX members condemn excessive prison sentence handed down to blogger Hossein Derakhshan

Thirty-three IFEX members condemn excessive prison sentence handed down to blogger Hossein Derakhshan

IFEX members condemned the 19-and-a-half-year prison sentence given to the Canadian-Iranian blogger and called for his immediate release.

Link to: Thirty-one IFEX members call on President Kabila to end persecution and harassment of journalists and media

Thirty-one IFEX members call on President Kabila to end persecution and harassment of journalists and media

There has been a steady decline in the working environment for Congolese journalists and the space for free expression is shrinking.

Link to: Authorities confiscate computer containing newspaper’s confidential information

Authorities confiscate computer containing newspaper’s confidential information

The action was linked to a defamation case filed by government officials who were angered by the publication of a letter in “Niigmiin toli” newspaper.

Link to: Thirty-one IFEX members and global partners demand retraction of proposed amendment to Press and Journalists Act

Thirty-one IFEX members and global partners demand retraction of proposed amendment to Press and Journalists Act

The proposed amendment would restrict freedom of expression and impede the ability of journalists and media outlets to fulfill their important roles.

Link to: Twenty-three IFEX members call on authorities to investigate disappearance of journalist Prageeth Eknaligoda

Twenty-three IFEX members call on authorities to investigate disappearance of journalist Prageeth Eknaligoda

Two hundred days after Prageeth Eknaligoda’s disappearance, IFEX members expressed concern about the lack of transparency surrounding the investigation.

Link to: Thirty IFEX members and 38 other organisations call on government to stop politically-motivated prosecutions of journalists

Thirty IFEX members and 38 other organisations call on government to stop politically-motivated prosecutions of journalists

Independent journalists, including Taoufik Bouachrine and Ali Amar, are increasingly being targeted by the authorities.

Link to: Globe International releases 2009 media freedom report

Globe International releases 2009 media freedom report

Globe International provides an analysis of how national legislation either guarantees or restricts free expression.

Link to: Thirty-one IFEX members call on Philippine leadership to champion Freedom of Information Act

Thirty-one IFEX members call on Philippine leadership to champion Freedom of Information Act

IFEX members have joined SEAPA in urging the president to sign the FOI Act into law before the current administration leaves office.