Articles by World Association of Community Radio Broadcasters (AMARC)
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.
Community radio station resumes broadcasting in tense environment
Radio Faluma Bimetu resumed broadcasting 12 days after being forced off the air due to threats.
AMARC concerned over restrictions against two radio journalists
Journalists Elia Hernández and Elba Yolibeth Rubio, of the radio station La Voz de Zacate Grande, were detained during an altercation while a family was being evicted.
IFEX-TMG welcomes release of Fahem Boukadous but says struggle for freedom of expression not over yet
The remarkable events in Tunisia call for a redoubling of efforts to restore free expression rights, said the IFEX-TMG, despite the release of Boukadous.
Member of community radio station apprehended in Veracruz
The detention of José Maza is part of criminal proceedings against Radio Diversidad connected to allegations that the station has been operating without a license.
IFEX-TMG concerned about further threats to freedom of expression posed by state of emergency
As the crisis evolves, the 20 members of the IFEX-TMG call for country’s rulers to respect human rights, including freedom of expression.
Community radio station personnel receive death threats
Personnel presumed to be from a utility company threatened members of a NGO and cut the electrical supply to their offices, leaving two community radio stations unable to broadcast.
Community radio station correspondents released, face legal action for “disobedience”
Elia Hernández and Elba Rubio, who had bruises on various parts of their bodies at the time of their release, are now facing criminal proceedings.