Turkish journalist facing 28 years in prison
Reporter Nedim Sener who has written a book about the murder of journalist Hrant Dink, faces up to 28 years in prison after police officers filed complaints against him. Read more here
Magazine seized in Senegal
Monthly magazine L’Essentiel has been suspended for disturbing public order, after the cover page reportedly insulted the President. Read more here
Journalists arrested over demonstration in Zimbabwe
A journalist for The Worker newspaper was arrested for photographing a demonstration of the Harare City Council Workers’ Union. The editor was later arrested when questioning the arrest with the authorities. Read more here
President of Ecuador threatens media
During his weekly radio broadcast President Rafael Correa accused media outlets of committing “abuses” and “distorting” information arguing that the media had been manipulating citizens’ opinion and has threatened they will face legal action. Read more here