WAN-IFRA

World Association of News Publishers

freedom of expression

The Gambia must release journalist detained in violation of African Court ruling

WAN-IFRA joined with African and international free expression organisations to urge the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR) to demand the release of Gambian journalist Alhagie Abdoulie Ceesay, detained in violation of a 2014 ACHPR ruling that condemns imprisonment for defamation.

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Ritratto di Andrew Heslop

Andrew Heslop

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2016-03-03 12:19

"A Dark Day" for Turkish Press Freedom

Turkish media organisation İpek Media Group was forcibly put into receivership last night upon the ruling of an Ankara court that ordered trustees be appointed to replace the existing board of directors. It comes as no surprise to those closely watching the deteriorating press freedom situation in Turkey that prominent pro-government supporters have reportedly been selected to take charge of the company.

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Ritratto di Andrew Heslop

Andrew Heslop

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2015-10-27 15:46

World’s Press Condemns Attack on Journalist and Denounces Assault on Press Freedom in Turkey

WAN-IFRA and the World Editors Forum have condemned a violent assault on a journalist as well as a series of attacks against Daily Hürriyet, just the latest in a string of recent assaults on press freedom in Turkey.

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Ritratto di Andrew Heslop

Andrew Heslop

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2015-10-02 16:40

Protest Campaign - Turkey, 2 October 2015

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Ritratto di Andrew Heslop

Andrew Heslop

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2015-10-02 15:52

“Decriminalise Expression Across Africa” Says Leading Campaign Group

Meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa on the 19-20 September, the Decriminalisation of Expression (www.DoXAfrica.org) Campaign group reaffirmed its commitment to decriminalising defamation, libel and ‘insult’ laws, sedition and false news across the African continent.

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Ritratto di Andrew Heslop

Andrew Heslop

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2015-09-20 10:15

WAN-IFRA Signs Joint Letter to Lithuanian President

Protesting the proposed ban on Russian government-controlled TV channels in Lithuania, international press freedom groups urge the government to "preserve the principles of free expression."

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Ritratto di Andrew Heslop

Andrew Heslop

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2015-03-10 01:00

World’s Press Condemns Attack on Freedom of Expression in Denmark

WAN-IFRA condemns this weekend’s attacks in Copenhagen that left two people dead and several others injured. “We denounce in the strongest possible terms this latest attempt at silencing free speech and stand in solidarity with the Danish people during this tragic moment.”

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Ritratto di Andrew Heslop

Andrew Heslop

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2015-02-16 17:12

Protest Campaign - Ukraine, 21 January 2015

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Ritratto di Andrew Heslop

Andrew Heslop

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2015-01-21 17:22

Tributo a Charlie

In questo inizio d’anno Charlie Hebdo e la Francia sono in lutto per l’assassinio di 10 giornalisti e due poliziotti; una cifra che è destinata tristemente, e quasi certamente, ad aumentare nel prosieguo dell’anno. Ogni qualvolta che viene assassinato un giornalista, è l’intera nostra società a doversi sentire ferita. Basterà quest’ultima vicenda a svegliarci e a farci comprendere che un attacco alla libertà di stampa é un attacco diretto a tutti e a ognuno di noi?

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Ritratto di Andrew Heslop

Andrew Heslop

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2015-01-10 23:29

Zu Ehren von Charlie

Charlie Hebdo und Frankreich beklagen den Tod von zehn Journalisten und zwei Polizisten zum Anfang des neuen Jahres. Mit bedauerlicher Sicherheit wird es im Laufe des Jahres noch mehr Opfer geben. Wenn Journalisten getötet werden, sollte unsere ganze Gesellschaft die Wunde spüren. Ist diese jüngste Attacke nun der Moment, an dem jeder erkennt, dass ein Angriff auf Journalisten ein Angriff auf uns alle ist?

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Ritratto di Andrew Heslop

Andrew Heslop

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2015-01-09 16:13

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