Articles by World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers
African press freedom advocates fight criminal defamation laws
The Declaration of Table Mountain is part of a freedom of expression campaign organised by WAN-IFRA to repeal criminal defamation and insult laws across the continent.
Thirty-five IFEX members and other organisations appeal for charges to be dropped against prominent human rights activists and blogger
Gamal Eid, Ahmad Saif al-Islam and Amr Gharbeia are charged with criminal defamation, use of threats and misuse of communications tools.
IFEX-TMG appeals to Tunisia’s partners to save the life of ailing journalist in prison
The IFEX-TMG strongly condemns the 15 July arrest of journalist Fahem Boukaddous, who is in poor health, and calls on Tunisia’s partners to speak out to help save his life.
Journalist Fahem Boukaddous addresses public in open letter
“Let my life be the price to be paid for freedom and democracy,” Boukaddous said.
Archbishop Desmond Tutu urges African heads of state to repeal insult and criminal defamation laws
The archbishop’s endorsement of the Declaration of Table Mountain is a major boost for a campaign that has been gaining widespread support in Africa.
IFEX-TMG condemns jail term handed to journalist Fahem Boukaddous
The IFEX-TMG urges authorities to end to the “shameful use of the judiciary to stifle free expression and punish critical journalists” follow ing confirmation of a four-year sentence for Fahem Boukaddous.
Thirty IFEX members and 38 other organisations call on government to stop politically-motivated prosecutions of journalists
Independent journalists, including Taoufik Bouachrine and Ali Amar, are increasingly being targeted by the authorities.
IFEX-TMG condemns adoption of new law against government critics
The IFEX-TMG, a coalition of 20 IFEX members, condemns the Tunisian Chamber of Deputies’ adoption of a new law hastily tailored to stifle freedom of expression both inside and outside the country.