Articles by World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers
Press freedom organisations seek clarification regarding “disappearance” of journalist Julio Castro twenty years ago
(WAN/CPJ/RSF/IFEX) – Three press freedom organizations – the World Association of Newspapers, the Committee to Protect Journalists and Reporters sans frontieres – have written an open letter to the President of Uruguay, Julio Maria Sanguinetti, calling on him to abide by his promise to investigate the “disappearance” of journalist Julio Castro. Twenty years ago, Castro, […]
Imprisoned editor Doan VIet Hoat wins WAN’s 1998 Golden Pen of Freedom award
(WAN/IFEX) – Doan Viet Hoat, an imprisoned Vietnamese editor, has been awarded the 1998 Golden Pen of Freedom, the World Association of Newspapers’ annual prize for outstanding contributions to the cause of press freedom. Announcing the prize at its meeting in Istanbul, Turkey, the Board of WAN, which represents more than 15,000 newspapers world-wide, paid […]
Imprisoned editor Doan VIet Hoat wins WAN’s 1998 Golden Pen of Freedom award
(WAN/IFEX) – Doan Viet Hoat, an imprisoned Vietnamese editor, has been awarded the 1998 Golden Pen of Freedom, the World Association of Newspapers’ annual prize for outstanding contributions to the cause of press freedom. Announcing the prize at its meeting in Istanbul, Turkey, the Board of WAN, which represents more than 15,000 newspapers world-wide, paid […]
Bill being debated in House of Representatives poses threat to press freedom
(WAN/IFEX) – Among the provisions of a bill currently being debated by the House of Representatives is one that provides no upper limit for financial awards against publishing companies in cases of defamation. Consequently, punitive awards by the courts could threaten the continued existence of newspapers found guilty of defamation. Additionally, the draft law provides […]
Edition of “Mauritanie Nouvelles” seized; newspaper suspended
(WAN/IFEX) – Issue number 254 of the newspaper “Mauritanie Nouvelles” has been seized by officials of the Ministry of the Interior and an order has been made prohibiting the newspaper’s publication for three months, a period which covers the forthcoming presidential election. Mohamed Yeslem Ould Amar Chein, Director of Political Affairs and Public Liberties, indicated […]
Groups hold conference, “Belarusian Media: Distinguishing Features of Legislation, the Rights and Duties of Journalists”
(WAN/IFEX) – On 19 and 20 September 1997, an international conference, “Belarusian Media: Distinguishing Features of Legislation, the Rights and Duties of Journalists”, took place in Minsk, attracting nearly 100 participants. It was sponsored by the Belarusian Association of Journalists; the Council of Europe, Strasbourg; and the World Association of Newspapers, Paris, with the participation […]
Two “Messager Popoli” journalists sentenced to prison
On 3 October 1996, the Littoral Appeals Court in Douala sentenced “Le Messager Popoli” journalists Pius Njawe and Eyoum Ngangue to six months’ imprisonment and a 100,000 CFA (US$ 200) fine, and one year in prison and a 300,000 CFA (US$ 600) fine, respectively, invalidating a 27 February 1996 verdict from the Douala Court of […]
Threat of press censorship; newspaper group’s building halted
The government of Sri Lanka appears to be introducing restrictions on reporting on the question of the so-called “ethnic problem” in their country. The Minister of Information reportedly announced a few weeks ago that press censorship may have to be introduced if newspapers publish material that is “ethnically oriented.” The International Federation of Newspaper Publishers […]