Articles by Journaliste en danger (JED)
Journalists summoned for commenting on corruption-related legal cases
The journalists were investigating the misappropriation of public funds in a country considered to be among the world’s most corrupt.
Irregularities and delaying tactics surround establishment of broadcasting council
One month after promulgation of the broadcasting council law, the text of the law appears to have been hidden to enable cheating in the selection of its members.
Journalist investigating corruption detained, threatened
Nadège Christelle Bowa was held for nearly two hours after interviewing a high-ranking official detained for misappropriating public funds.
Journalist released from prison after paying heavy fine
Jean Bosco Talla was prosecuted for “insulting” the president.
Radio journalist interrogated after call-in show airs critical views
Modeste Shabani allowed to leave after two hours, but warned to pay attention next time since “not all truths are good to speak about.”
TMG calls on European Parliament to help end Tunisian government’s unrelenting war on free expression
TMG members hope the public debate in the European Parliament on 20 January 2010 will send a strong message to the Tunisian government.
Free expression violations down in 2009, says JED in year-end report
JED is particularly concerned with abuses of power among intelligence agents, by far the most frequent contributors to attacks on free expression in the country.
Former minister sues editor over embezzlement allegations
The minister was fired a few days after an article in “N’Djamena Bi Hebdo” implicated him in the affair.