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Link to: Thirty-seven IFEX members urge authorities to accommodate visit of UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression

Thirty-seven IFEX members urge authorities to accommodate visit of UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression

The groups urged President Rajapaksa to invite the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression, Frank La Rue, to Sri Lanka, while expressing deep concern for journalists who continue to be subjected to threats, harassment and assaults with alarming regularity.

Link to: Thirty-three IFEX members express grave concern over restrictions on freedom of expression

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.

Link to: Thirty-three IFEX members condemn continued persecution of imprisoned journalists

Thirty-three IFEX members condemn continued persecution of imprisoned journalists

The detained journalists are held without charges and forced to endure terrible conditions such as extended periods in the sun and denial of medication.

Link to: Thirty-seven IFEX members call attention to the plight of 17 journalists, bloggers and artists who remain detained in Burmese prisons

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.

Link to: Thirty IFEX members sign letter to authorities regarding attacks against journalists

Thirty IFEX members sign letter to authorities regarding attacks against journalists

IFEX members condemn the increased attacks and judicial harassment against Somali journalists and media organisations.

Link to: Thirty-three IFEX members urge the state to stop all attacks and persecutions against journalists and the media

Thirty-three IFEX members urge the state to stop all attacks and persecutions against journalists and the media

IFEX members express their concern over the current situation of press freedom in Ecuador and the conditions of extreme hostility in which the country’s journalists and private media must do their work.

Link to: Thirty IFEX members protest travel ban on Nabeel Rajab and other threats to BCHR

Thirty IFEX members protest travel ban on Nabeel Rajab and other threats to BCHR

On 1 June, the King of Bahrain has promised to end the state of emergency he imposed in mid-March to quell pro-democracy demonstrations. This would be a welcome occasion for the Bahraini government to end human rights abuses including lifting the travel ban on Nabeel Rajab so that he can join us in Beirut.

Link to: Thirty IFEX members call on authorities to respect and protect free expression as the country descends into further uncertainty

Thirty IFEX members call on authorities to respect and protect free expression as the country descends into further uncertainty

The implications for journalists covering demonstrations are unclear, and their ability to move around freely and safely cannot be guaranteed.