Articles by Journaliste en danger (JED)
Radio station allowed back on air
Radio du Peuple Oïcha was allowed to resume its broadcasts following a meeting of the provincial security council.
Radio station closed after phone-in programme angers local administrator
Beni’s deputy administrator criticised the station for its coverage of the current insecurity in the region.
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.
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.
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.
Journalist detained by intelligence officials
According to a local journalist, Robert Shemahamba is under arrest for having allowed his radio guests to criticise the Head of State’s speech.
JED releases annual report revealing alarming plight of journalists
Over the course of 2010, JED registered 87 attacks on press freedom, including one assassination of a journalist and 44 arrests.
Two journalists detained for reporting prison escape
Lambert Yuma and Chris Lumbu were arrested on 28 November at the Likasi prosecutor’s office and charged with “breaching state security”.