Articles by IPS Communication Foundation – Bianet
Thirty-three IFEX members express grave concern over restrictions on freedom of expression
IFEX members note with alarm the efforts of China’s authorities to restrict freedom of expression in regard to debate on political reform in China, following reform movements in the Middle East and North Africa since late 2010.
Thirty-seven IFEX members call attention to the plight of 17 journalists, bloggers and artists who remain detained in Burmese prisons
Even though a new government has been formed in Burma after the elections in November 2010, there is still no guarantee of improvements in the country’s media environment.
Journalist given suspended 10-month sentence
As part of his sentence, Erkan Capraz will be deprived of certain civil rights until his release, including voting or running for office, and managing a foundation, association, union, company, co-operative or political party.
Journalists attacked in Edirne and Malatya
The journalists in Malatya were attacked while reporting on an event organised by the Republican People’s Party.
BIANET 2011 1st Quarter Media Monitoring Report
According to the report, by 31 March 2011, five journalists were in prison for their writings, and another 42 press members were imprisoned for involvement in operations like “Ergenekon” and other major trials and investigations.
Telecommunications authority bans 138 words from the Internet
The list of banned words is the latest step in a series of oppressive actions that continue to increasingly restrict Internet freedom in Turkey, said BIANET.
BIANET 2010 Media Monitoring Report
According to BIANET’s 2010 report, 220 people, including 104 journalists, were tried in court on free expression related charges in 2010.
Journalist assaulted by customs officer
Selahattin Kacuru was attacked when he went to the Turkish-Iranian border to investigate a story on smuggling and organised crime.