Iona Craig shared her story of working as a journalist in one of the world’s worst countries for press freedom
Yemen: The persecution of journalists continues unabated
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Iona Craig
Iona Craig is a freelance journalist based in Sana’a, Yemen and The Times of London Yemen Correspondent. She also writes for USA Today, The Sunday Times and regularly contributes to The National (UAE) and Index on Censorship. ionacraig.tumblr.com
Yemeni journalist released from prison
Abdul-Elah Haider Shaye was freed last night in Yemen after being kept in prison for three years at the request of Barack Obama. Iona Craig reports
Will Obama keep Yemeni journalist in jail?
This week an order was for the release of imprisoned Yemeni journalist Abdul-Elah Haidar Shaye. But the last time this happened, Barack Obama stepped in and Shaye remained in jail. Will the reporter now walk free? Iona Craig reports
Yemen: Shaye commences hunger strike
The pardoned journalist has been imprisoned for one year at the request of the US administration. Iona Craig reports