In Zimbabwe a freelance photojournalist and 15 members of the Movement for Democratic Change – Tsvangirai, have filed a lawsuit with the High Court demanding compensation in the amount of US $19.2 million ($1.2 million each) following their illegal detainments and alleged torture. Read more here
The Constitutional Court of Columbia has declared several high level officials in contempt of court for not carrying out a court ruling issued 9 months ago ordering them to provide information and security to a journalist at risk. The court gave the President the Interior vice Minister and the National Police Director 48 hours to implement the measures. Read more here
Six journalists were harassed and beaten preventing them from reporting on the demolition of several buildings on government land in Nigeria. Read more here
Authorities in Iran have announced sweeping new restrictions on foreign media, effectively confining journalists to their offices and hotels. Read more here