Articles by World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers
WAN protests disappearances in Iran
(WAN/IFEX) – On 8 December 1998, WAN called on the Iranian government to investigate the disappearance of two writers, the death of a third and to overturn the conviction of a journalist who allegedly criticised the armed forces and a special court. **New case and updates to IFEX alerts of 7 December, 3 December and […]
Newspaper Publishers Association joins WAN
(WAN/IFEX) – The following is a 25 November 1998 WAN press release on the occasion of its Board meeting in Beirut, Lebanon: Paris and London, 25 November 1998 For immediate release World Association of Newspapers / The Newspaper Publishers Association Ltd. NPA Joins World Organisation The Newspaper Publishers Association in London has joined the World […]
Publishers ask Lebanese PM to overturn press law
(WAN/IFEX) – The following is a 24 November 1998 WAN press release on the occasion of its Board meeting in Beirut, Lebanon, 23 to 24 November: Beirut, Lebanon, 24 November 1998 For immediate release Publishers Ask Lebanese Prime Minister To Overturn Press Law The World Association of Newspapers (WAN), in a meeting with Lebanese Prime […]
WAN urges release of imprisoned journalists and respect for human rights
(WAN/IFEX) – The following is a 24 November 1998 WAN press release on the occasion of its Board meeting in Beirut, Lebanon, 23 to 24 November: Beirut, Lebanon, 24 November 1998 For immediate release Release Imprisoned Journalists And Respect Human Rights The World Association of Newspapers (WAN) has called on governments to release all imprisoned […]
WAN urges investigation of Czech attack
(WAN/IFEX) – On 17 November 1998, WAN urged the Czech government to ensure an immediate and thorough investigation into the attack last week against Michal Klima, the managing director of the “Economia” newspaper. “While the reasons for the attack remain unclear, we are concerned that it may have been related to Mr Klima’s position as […]
Editors criticise proposed World Press Council
(WAN/IFEX) – On 20 October 1998, WAN released this press release on the occasion of the introduction of a proposal to create a World Press Council: A proposal to create a World Press Council to hear transnational complaints against media has been roundly criticised by a leading group of the world’s newspaper editors. Such a […]
Journalist released
(WAN/IFEX) – On 12 October 1998, WAN welcomed the release from prison in Douala, Cameroon of Pius Njawé, publisher of “Le Messager” newspaper. **Updates IFEX alerts of 11 September, 24 June, 3 June, 7 May, 23 April 1998, and others** “We are delighted that the Cameroon authorities have finally given in to pressure from the […]
Greek libel law draws fire
(WAN/IFEX) – On 8 October 1998, WAN called on Greece to repeal its “wholly inappropriate” criminal libel law and protested against the recent convictions of several journalists. In a letter to Greek Prime Minister Konstantinos Simitis, WAN protested prison sentences handed down last month to six Greek journalists who were convicted of criminal libel. **New […]