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Targeting of journalists and demonstrators alarming, says IFEX-TMG
The IFEX-TMG is urging action to prevent any repeat of recent violent crackdowns on demonstrators and journalists in the run up to scheduled constitutional elections in October.
Writer and journalist released
Abbas Al-Murshid had been held since 15 May for his peaceful dissident activities.
BBC journalist released on bail
Urunboy Usmonov was released on bail on 14 July 2011 after signing a written pledge to remain in the country to face criminal charges.
Poet released from prison but sentence still standing
No reason has been given for Ayat Al-Gormezi’s release, although it is thought that international pressure may have been a contributing factor.
Scars of oppression run deep in the country’s media
IFEX-TMG report calls for free and independent media and a strong, democratic and open civil society.
Crackdown on dissent continues in spite of selective presidential amnesty
According to WiPC information, several writers arrested in the recent crackdown on anti-government protests were reported to have been released as part of a presidential amnesty.
IFEX-TMG members alarmed by resurgence of Internet censorship and arrests
IFEX-TMG calls for free speech rights of Tunisian citizens to be upheld in the run up to free elections.
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.