Journaliste en danger (JED)

IFEX members called on the Burmese government and the governments of the ASEAN to ensure freedom of expression, access to information, democratic values and human rights are respected during this critical moment in the electoral history of Burma.

Radio Bandundu was raided by a group of police officers led by Governor Richard Ndambu Wolang, who ordered the station’s immediate closure.

IFEX-TMG is gravely concerned for the well-being of Fahem Boukaddous, who began a hunger strike on 8 October to protest his prison conditions.

RFI’s signal was shut down by the government after it accused the station of “initiating a campaign to demoralise the armed forces.”

IFEX-TMG members have written to the IAJ to appeal for support for judges, who are being persecuted for openly calling for judicial independence or for criticising the government.

There has been a steady decline in the working environment for Congolese journalists and the space for free expression is shrinking.

Jullson Eninga was acquitted and released unconditionally.

Pascal Mulunda was released after posting bail.