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“Atilim” journalists detained while awaiting trial

The journalists stand accused of participating in the destruction of a base station in Istanbul.

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Eynulla Fatullayev and family threatened

International Freedom of Expression eXchange: CPJ has called on Azerbaijani authorities to thoroughly investigate the death threat made against the imprisoned editor and his family.

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Editors face jail terms of 10 to 525 years

International Freedom of Expression eXchange: A Turkish newspaper editor accused of spreading propaganda for the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) was hit with a prison sentence on 2

Theatre director faces prison sentence of two years and eight months

International Freedom of Expression eXchange: Haldun Açıksözlu has been charged with "insulting the prime minister" in his play "Laz Marks".

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British artist fined for insulting "pride and dignity" of prime minister

International Freedom of Expression eXchange: Michael Dickinson was originally sentenced to 425 days in jail before his sentence was converted to a fine.

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Mayor fined after referring to PKK leader as “respectable”

International Freedom of Expression eXchange: The mayor was charged along with press owner Ersen Korkmaz for "praising crime and criminals".

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Radio Erena: an independent news source for Eritrea

International Freedom of Expression eXchange: Based in Paris and run by exiled Eritrean journalists, Radio Erena has been operating for the past nine months.

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Appeals court upholds sentences against two bloggers

International Freedom of Expression eXchange: Although Emin Milli and Adnan Hajizade were convicted of "hooliganism", it is widely believed their sentences are punishment for blogging about government

French foreign minister refers to Voice of America reporter as "sick" and "insane"

International Freedom of Expression eXchange: IPI condemns the manner in which the minister behaved towards Budimir Nicic in the town of Gracanica.

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Staff of Dagestani weekly on trial for extremism

International Freedom of Expression eXchange: Under Article 282 of Russia's criminal code, the four reporters face up to two years in prison if convicted.

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UN review should highlight atrocious record

International Freedom of Expression eXchange: Human Rights Watch calls for the release of imprisoned activists and an end to rights abuses.

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Embattled independent weekly paralysed by damages

International Freedom of Expression eXchange: A Kazakh court denied the newspaper's appeal, prohibiting it from being distributed until it pays approximately US$400,000 in damages.

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Editor sentenced to lengthy jail term; journalist’s prison sentence converted to fine

International Freedom of Expression eXchange: Journalist Haci Bogatekin was sentenced to five years in prison for comments he made about former prosecutor Sadullah Ovacikli.

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Journalists denied access to press conference

International Freedom of Expression eXchange: Journalists from various media organisations were banned from the press conference of the singer who will represent Ukraine at the 2010 Eurovision

Television station penalised after programme guest criticises government

International Freedom of Expression eXchange: In a programme aired by TV8 television, MP Kamer Genç accused Prime Minister Erdogan and Deputy Prime Minister Çiçek of corruption.

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