Articles by Journaliste en danger (JED)
IFEX-TMG concerned by series of setbacks, calls on authorities to consolidate free expression in the country
The IFEX-TMG calls on the government to immediately pass the application decrees regarding the establishment of the HAICA – a regulatory body consisting of experts and representatives of all stakeholders to protect media against all forms of corruption and abuse.
Community radio station back on air after three-month suspension
While the previous suspension was lifted, RCTK’s director and journalists were warned to “respect the measures in place, or risk a definitive closure.”
IFEX-TMG calls for recent public media appointments to be revoked and for journalists’ protection
On the anniversary of the revolution, IFEX-TMG urges the Tunisian government to revoke controversial appointments giving media personnel close to the deposed President key posts in the public service media, and further calls for an end to attacks on journalists.
IFEX-TMG concerned by attacks on journalists and academics
IFEX-TMG calls on authorities to do more to stop attacks on freedom of expression.
Newspapers suspended on alleged administrative violations
“Kisangani News” and “Journal de la paix” are accused of violating the 1996 media law; editors at both papers maintain the charges are political.
JED calls for High Council for Broadcasting and Communications to be dissolved
The ongoing interference by politicians and security agents in the realm of the media reflect the failure of the CSAC to protect the right to information, says JED.
Four journalists arrested in Kabambare released
While Senghor Fundi, Shabani bin Shabani, Augustin Mateso, and Moïse Mateso, were released, their radio station remains shuttered.
Radio station shuttered, four journalists in custody
The journalists are accused of resuming operations at the station without the authorisation of Kabambare administrator Ernest Isaac Miyambo after it was shuttered on 18 November.