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Link to: Publisher and writer convicted on charges of “spreading propaganda” for an illegal organisation

Publisher and writer convicted on charges of “spreading propaganda” for an illegal organisation

Publisher Ragip Zarakolu was ordered to pay a fine of more than 8,000 Euros, while writer Mehmet Guler was given a 15-month suspended prison sentence.

The women of ATFD with flowers from the IFEX-TMG on 10 December

IFEX-TMG members celebrate International Women’s Day with brave women of Tunisia

IFEX-TMG members commend brave women journalists, activists, lawyers and judges who have never stopped calling for greater freedom of expression.

Link to: Tunisian partners share history in the making with IFEX-TMG

Tunisian partners share history in the making with IFEX-TMG

Following visit to Tunisia in February, IFEX-TMG assesses what is needed to rebuild the independent press.

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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: IFEX-TMG welcomes release of Fahem Boukadous but says struggle for freedom of expression not over yet

IFEX-TMG welcomes release of Fahem Boukadous but says struggle for freedom of expression not over yet

The remarkable events in Tunisia call for a redoubling of efforts to restore free expression rights, said the IFEX-TMG, despite the release of Boukadous.

Link to: IFEX-TMG concerned about further threats to freedom of expression posed by state of emergency

IFEX-TMG concerned about further threats to freedom of expression posed by state of emergency

As the crisis evolves, the 20 members of the IFEX-TMG call for country’s rulers to respect human rights, including freedom of expression.

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Tunisia’s war on civil liberties intensifies with year’s end

IFEX-TMG is deeply alarmed by a series of violations in the past week of the right to access information, free expression and movement, as well as a blatant assault on a journalist.

Link to: IPA Freedom to Publish Prize winner Irfan Sanci acquitted

IPA Freedom to Publish Prize winner Irfan Sanci acquitted

IPA welcomes the acquittal, hoping this will lead to other publishers’ acquittals and a significant decrease in freedom to publish trials in Turkey.