Articles by World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers
Government urged to launch appeal in “Princess Caroline Case”
(WAN/IFEX) – In a 14 September 2004 letter to Justice Minister Brigitte Zypries, WAN and the World Editors Forum (WEF) urged the German government to appeal the European Court of Human Rights’ decision in the case of von Hannover versus Germany (the “Princess Caroline Case”) by 24 September, the date by which appeals must be […]
Review commission reportedly recommends that Sharipov continue serving prison sentence
(WAN/IFEX) – In a 16 June 2004 letter to President Islam Karimov, WAN and the World Editors Forum (WEF) expressed outrage at the continued detention of journalist Ruslan Sharipov and called on him to ensure the journalist’s immediate release. According to reports, Sharipov was eligible for early release on 11 June. But the review commission […]
Resolutions on Zimbabwe, Cuba, Burma and Venezuela issued by WAN Board during international press meeting
(WAN/IFEX) – The following WAN press releases were issued on 2 June 2004: Istanbul, Turkey, 2 June 2004 – World Newspapers Condemn Zimbabwe Repression – World’s Press Calls on Cuba to Free Imprisoned Journalists – World’s Press Condemns Burma’s Repression – Venezuela Repression Condemned by World’s Press ————————————————————– World Newspapers Condemn Zimbabwe Repression The Board […]
WAN seminar examines press freedom developments in the region
(WAN/IFEX) – The following is a 30 May 2004 WAN press release: Istanbul, Turkey, 30 May 2004 Press Freedom in the Middle East: A New Era in Sight? News media in most of the Middle East are still controlled by “dis-Information Ministries”, but courageous journalists and new media developments are eroding restrictions and allowing more […]
Newspaper editor jailed
(WAN/IFEX) – In an 11 May 2004 letter to Prime Minister Faisal al-Fayez, WAN and the World Editors Forum expressed serious concern at the jailing of newspaper editor Fahd al-Rimawi. According to reports, on 9 May State Prosecutor Mohannad Hijazi ordered al-Rimawi, editor of the weekly “Al Majd”, to be remanded in custody for two […]
Photojournalist receives death threats, flees to Senegal
(WAN/IFEX) – In a 7 May 2004 letter to President Laurent Gbagbo, WAN and the World Editors Forum (WEF) expressed serious concern over the disappearance of journalist Guy André Keiffer and the death threats made against his colleague Baudelaire Mieux. According to reports, Keiffer, an investigative reporter of French-Canadian nationality and correspondent for the newspaper […]
WAN concerned about death of journalist and driver; cameraman shot in the back during incident
(WAN/IFEX) – In a 20 April 2004 letter to Ambassador Paul Bremer, the head of coalition forces in Iraq, WAN and the World Editors Forum expressed grave concern over the deaths of journalist Assad Kadhem and his driver Hussein Saleh. According to reports, on 19 April 2004, Kadhem and Saleh, who worked for the coalition-funded […]
WAN concerned about continued harassment of journalist Ruslan Sharipov
(WAN/IFEX) – The following is a WAN press release: Paris, 2 April 2004 Golden Pen Laureate Faces Harassment in Uzbekistan The World Association of Newspapers has learned that Uzbek authorities are continuing to harass journalist Ruslan Sharipov and fears that the authorities intend to transfer him back to a high security prison from house arrest […]