Posts Tagged ‘newspapers’
October 18th, 2011
As Azerbaijan celebrates 20 years of independence, Index on Censorship tracks its citizens’ struggle for free expression
Michael Harris, Head of Advocacy at Index on Censorship will be speaking at the event Azerbaijan – 20 Years of Independence and the Struggle for Democracy on 20 October. Click here for more details
Dipity seem to be experiencing some technical problems. You can also view this timeline here
August 22nd, 2011
A flawed media law already hampers the work of journalists in Sudan. But now the government is considering introducing even more restrictions. Abdelgadir Mohamed Abdelgadir reports
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August 15th, 2011
Two newspapers critical of the
Cambodian ruling party were
shut down permanently, while five men were convicted of “provocation” for distributing pamphlets critical of the state last week, according to the
Cambodian Centre for Human Rights (CCHR). The pamphlets discussed the Cambodian government’s ties to the Vietnamese government, accusing Prime Minister Hun Sen of selling land to foreign countries and referring to him as a “traitor” and a “puppet of Vietnam.” Newspapers The Water and Fire News and The World News were ordered to stop publishing as of 3 August and had their licenses revoked due to perceived insult to the Ministry of Information.
July 11th, 2011
Axing the PCC means re-examining the balance of privacy v public interest – but will investigative journalism pay the price? Asks John Kampfner
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July 10th, 2011
News International’s Hackergate scandal does not justify state press regulation, argues Rohan Jayasekera
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November 18th, 2010
A new report shows Mexico’s regional newspapers keep quiet on cartel killings. Ana Arana reports
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November 10th, 2010
Sri Lankan newspapers have refused to participate in a police campaign to
track down people who have starred in pornographic films. The crackdown is part of a broader crusade against “moral crimes”, including “
indecent” advertising on film billboards. The police want newspapers to run mugshots of
over 80 people but all the national daily newspapers bar one have
refused to print the photographs. Those actors caught face six months in prison and a 90 dollar fine.
October 8th, 2010
Several Bolivian newspapers are
protesting a proposed law which would allow the government to shut down any media outlets it deems guilty of racism. The protest is motivated by concerns that the law could be used to curtail political criticism or against newspapers which publish the discriminatory opinions of others. President Evo Morales has stated he
will not modify this aspect of the bill which is intended to combat racism against the indigenous people of Bolivia. The bill has
passed through the Chamber of Deputies but will not become law unless it is also passed by the Senate.
