Columnists protest against Prime Minister’s warning to media
International Freedom of Expression eXchange: Turkish columnists have published a joint statement responding to Prime Minister Erdogan’s call to “control newspaper bosses and columnists.”
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Columnists protest against Prime Minister’s warning to media
AIDS activist sentenced to seven years in jail
International Freedom of Expression eXchange: Maksim Popov, a prominent Uzbek anti-AIDS activist, has been sentenced to seven years in prison for his brochure “HIV and AIDS Today”.
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AIDS activist sentenced to seven years in jail
Website editor to be tried on charge of insulting president
International Freedom of Expression eXchange: Baris Yarkadas will face up to five years in prison when he appears before an Istanbul criminal court.
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Website editor to be tried on charge of insulting president
On fifth anniversary of editor’s murder, ARTICLE 19 calls for redoubling of efforts to bring perpetrators to justice
International Freedom of Expression eXchange: Elmar Huseynov’s assassination had a distinctly chilling effect on freedom of expression in Azerbaijan, says ARTICLE 19.
IFJ hails ruling on data retention law as victory for press freedom
International Freedom of Expression eXchange: The Federal Constitutional Court struck down the highly controversial law, which arose from a European Union directive on electronic data retention.
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IFJ hails ruling on data retention law as victory for press freedom
Imprisoned editor concerned over possible threat to his life
International Freedom of Expression eXchange: Eynulla Fatullayev believes that heroin possession charges against him constitute the first stage in an assassination plan.
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Imprisoned editor concerned over possible threat to his life
In "warning", prime minister says critical columnists to blame for falling stock market
International Freedom of Expression eXchange: “It is impossible to silence journalists with such threats,” says Turkish IPI board member Ferai Tinç.
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In "warning", prime minister says critical columnists to blame for falling stock market
ARTICLE 19 and International Media Support call on new president to stand for freedom of expression
International Freedom of Expression eXchange: The president was urged to take immediate steps to ensure that Ukraine adopts a law on public service broadcasting in compliance with European and international standards.
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ARTICLE 19 and International Media Support call on new president to stand for freedom of expression
CPJ calls on UK to investigate Munadi death during Afghanistan rescue operation
International Freedom of Expression eXchange: CPJ pointed out that many questions about the death of Afghan journalist Sultan Munadi remain unanswered.
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CPJ calls on UK to investigate Munadi death during Afghanistan rescue operation
Editor’s detention prolonged by two more months
International Freedom of Expression eXchange: Editor Eynulla Fatullayev faces two more months in prison, following a recent decision by the Garadag District Court.
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Editor’s detention prolonged by two more months
CPJ calls for information on Natalya Estemirova murder
International Freedom of Expression eXchange: A top investigator with the Investigative Committee of Russia’s Southern Federal District has reportedly confirmed that authorities have identified a suspect in the killing.
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CPJ calls for information on Natalya Estemirova murder
"Koha Ditore" journalist allegedly threatened over critical reporting
International Freedom of Expression eXchange: Prior to the threats, Vehbi Kajtazi wrote a critical article about the amnesty for a group of prisoners, including the son of a former Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) commander.
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"Koha Ditore" journalist allegedly threatened over critical reporting
Google conviction could lead to prior control over videos posted online, reports RSF
International Freedom of Expression eXchange: Three Google executives were found guilty of violating the privacy of a handicapped teenager by allowing a video of him being bullied to be posted on Google Video in 2006.
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Google conviction could lead to prior control over videos posted online, reports RSF
ECHR determines that sentencing of publisher violated free expression rights
International Freedom of Expression eXchange: Publisher Rahmi Akdas was fined for printing a Turkish-language version of a book by French writer Guillaume Apollinaire.
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ECHR determines that sentencing of publisher violated free expression rights
SalamNews journalist assaulted while on duty
International Freedom of Expression eXchange: Zulfugar Kheyirkhabar had been trying to prepare a report on an explosion at the Karvan tea house when he was assualted by the cafe’s owner.
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SalamNews journalist assaulted while on duty
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