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Link to: Thirty IFEX members call on authorities to respect and protect free expression as the country descends into further uncertainty

Thirty IFEX members call on authorities to respect and protect free expression as the country descends into further uncertainty

The implications for journalists covering demonstrations are unclear, and their ability to move around freely and safely cannot be guaranteed.

Link to: Thirty-four IFEX members urge President Museveni to respect press freedom in lead-up to general elections

Thirty-four IFEX members urge President Museveni to respect press freedom in lead-up to general elections

The signing organisations are alarmed by the decreasing space for the voices of journalists and opposition parties during the run-up to the 18 February 2011 general elections.

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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.

Link to: Asia-Pacific media unions demand resolution of Korea press freedom crisis

Asia-Pacific media unions demand resolution of Korea press freedom crisis

Five IFEX members and numerous other organisations are gravely concerned for journalists who have been fired and subjected to punitive disciplinary measures due to their courageous struggle for media independence.

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 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: Don’t blame media for hostage tragedy, says HKJA

Don’t blame media for hostage tragedy, says HKJA

In an open letter, the HKJA urges Philippine President Benigno Aquino not to blame the media for its coverage of the hostage tragedy.

Link to: The vice tightens: pressure grows on free expression, says HKJA

The vice tightens: pressure grows on free expression, says HKJA

In its newly released 2010 annual report, the HKJA calls on government to do more to protect free expression.