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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.

Link to: Authorities announce lifting of censorship among certain publications

Authorities announce lifting of censorship among certain publications

The press censorship policy has been relaxed in accordance with the new Constitution although news and articles about politics and business will still be subject to the censorship board’s approval.

Link to: Government ally takes over newspaper after arrest of publisher

Government ally takes over newspaper after arrest of publisher

A former pro-government political party candidate replaced Ross Dunkley less than a week after he was arrested on immigration-related charges.

Photo: Sarah Carr

Fifty-five IFEX members and six other organisations urge authorities to respect and protect freedom of expression and the right to information

The groups condemn the serious violations of human rights taking place at this critical moment in Egypt.

Link to: Two publications suspended for publishing “indecent photos”

Two publications suspended for publishing “indecent photos”

“Monitor” and “Hello” were suspended for two weeks and one week, respectively, after covering the wedding reception of popular film stars.

Link to: Publisher released from prison after serving full sentence

Publisher released from prison after serving full sentence

Aung Kyaw San had been sentenced to two years in prison in relation to his volunteer work helping search for and burying corpses in the aftermath of Cyclone Nargis.

Link to: Two journalists facing deportation released, fined by authorities

Two journalists facing deportation released, fined by authorities

John San Lin and Pascal Schatterman were reporting on a conflict between the Burmese junta and a faction of the Democratic Karen Buddhist Army.

Link to: Four IFEX members and other human rights organisations call for thorough review of proposed NGO law

Four IFEX members and other human rights organisations call for thorough review of proposed NGO law

The groups say the draft law could have a negative impact on civil liberties and freedom of expression and would obstruct the work of non-profit organisations.