NEWS
The release of journalist Muntazer al Zaidi, who was due to be freed on 14 September, has been postponed for at least one day. Al Zaidi was jailed after throwing a shoe at former American president George Bush during a press conference.
According to al Zaidi’s brother Vergam, officials claim that his papers have not yet been finished. There are concerns over the journalist’s health after family members revealed that prison guards have been harassing him.
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At Index on Censorship, we believe everyone deserves the right to speak freely, challenge power and share ideas without fear. In a world where governments tighten control and algorithms distort the truth, defending those rights is more urgent than ever.
But free speech is not free. Instead we rely on readers like you to keep our journalism independent, our advocacy sharp and our support for writers, artists and dissidents strong.
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