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Link to: Twenty-six IFEX members condemn brutal suicide bombing that killed three journalists

Twenty-six IFEX members condemn brutal suicide bombing that killed three journalists

Calling on the international community to protect Somali citizens, particularly journalists, 26 IFEX members appeal for justice following the 3 December 2009 attack that killed more than 25 people, including three journalists.

Link to: Over 30 IFEX members endorse Vienna Declaration calling on governments to respect media freedom in fight against terrorism

Over 30 IFEX members endorse Vienna Declaration calling on governments to respect media freedom in fight against terrorism

IPI plans to use the Vienna Declaration as a tool that can be employed around the world to rally support for freedom of expression and press freedom.

Link to: Fifty-two IFEX members condemn massacre of journalists, call for justice

Fifty-two IFEX members condemn massacre of journalists, call for justice

Condemning the problem of impunity in the Philippines, 52 IFEX members appeal for justice in the horrible massacre of a reported 28 journalists.

Link to: Forty IFEX members call for the protection of women who exercise free speech

Forty IFEX members call for the protection of women who exercise free speech

Forty IFEX members express solidarity with women who have been the victims of violence for exercising their free expression rights.

Link to: Magazine to pay prime minister and his father S$405,000 in damages and cost for defamation

Magazine to pay prime minister and his father S$405,000 in damages and cost for defamation

The High Court had earlier ruled that the “Far Eastern Economic Review” had defamed both leaders in a 2006 article.

Link to: Lawmaker convicted of defamation files appeal with Supreme Court

Lawmaker convicted of defamation files appeal with Supreme Court

In August, a municipal court found Mu Sochua guilty of defaming Prime Minister Hun Sen and ordered her to pay a fine and compensation.

Link to: King Norodom Sihamoni pushes for release of jailed journalist

King Norodom Sihamoni pushes for release of jailed journalist

The king has indicated to Prime Minister Hun Sen his interest in granting amnesty to newspaper publisher Hang Chakra, who was convicted of disinformation.

Link to: Freelance journalist sentenced to two years’ imprisonment

Freelance journalist sentenced to two years’ imprisonment

On 6 November 2009, journalist Rus Sokhet was convicted for “spreading disinformation”.