World Association of Community Radio Broadcasters (AMARC)

Articles by World Association of Community Radio Broadcasters (AMARC)

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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: Community radio station resumes broadcasting in tense environment

Community radio station resumes broadcasting in tense environment

Radio Faluma Bimetu resumed broadcasting 12 days after being forced off the air due to threats.

Link to: AMARC concerned over restrictions against two radio journalists

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.

Link to: IFEX-TMG welcomes release of Fahem Boukadous but says struggle for freedom of expression not over yet

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.

Link to: Member of community radio station apprehended in Veracruz

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.

Link to: IFEX-TMG concerned about further threats to freedom of expression posed by state of emergency

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.

Link to: Community radio station personnel receive death threats

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.

Link to: Community radio station correspondents released, face legal action for “disobedience”

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.