Articles by World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers
Press freedom groups denounce brutal assault on Ukrainian investigative reporter
In a letter to Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych, the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers, the World Editors Forum, and the European Newspaper Publishers Association have together denounced a brutal assault on Ukrainian journalist Tatiana Chornovol and called for urgent criminal investigations to be launched.
Release Alaa Abd El Fattah and all those unjustly detained in Egypt
Following the criminalisation of peaceful protest in Egypt in November 2013, 57 organisations and individuals release joint statement against arrests of Egyptian bloggers and political activists.
In an attack on free expression, libel may be recriminalised in Romania
IFEX members are calling on the president of Romania to veto proposed changes to the penal code passed by Parliament that would recriminalise insult and libel.
Worldwide condemnation for brutal attacks on over 50 journalists in Ukraine
IFEX members strongly condemn recent attacks on journalists during public demonstrations in Kyiv and call for those responsible to be held accountable.
U.S. vice president criticises Chinese government on treatment of American journalists
Earlier this week, Vice President Joseph Biden took a moment during his diplomatic trip to Asia to condemn the Chinese government’s treatment of foreign reporters. This comes after journalists from Bloomberg News and The New York Times have experienced delays in getting their yearly visa renewal. If the government does not grant the renewal, the […]
Tunisia’s constitution should be a model to protect free expression in the region, say rights groups
Over 50 IFEX members and partners appeal to the civil society groups assisting in a consultation process with elected representatives to protect freedom of expression in the new Tunisian Constitution.
Ukraine: Over 50 journalists injured as riot police clamp down on mass protests
Media workers in Ukraine have been injured by rocks, flash grenades and gas pellets in their attempt to cover mass demonstrations against the reversal of President Viktor Yanukovych’s decision to sign trade agreements with the EU.
Arab world needs access to independent media, say free press forum participants
Despite the popular uprisings and their promise of more freedom, the Arab world is not getting the independent media information it needs and deserves, media professionals from across the region said at the annual Arab Free Press Forum.