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Court ruling obstructs Belarusian Association of Journalists
BAJ has one month to meet the conditions of the order or face a six-month suspension. -
Internet providers block independent news sites
Thirteen Kyrgyz media organisations call the blocking of independent news sources a "coordinated attempt to deprive Kyrgyz citizens of information." -
Three protesters arrested for holding an "illegal" banner
Holding a banner with the slogan "We want free education" at a Romani meeting is seen as a criminal offence. -
Two former party officials face 45 and 70 years in prison for "spreading PKK propaganda"
The allegations stem from speeches made by the former politicians between 2005 and 2009. -
Journalists on trial for taking photographs of official
The journalists face imprisonment of between one and three years under anti-terror legislation. -
Authorities seek to eradicate independent journalism; BAJ under attack
In the latest offensive to quash dissident Belarusian journalists, police conducted raids on independent newspapers and the homes of prominent ... -
Dissident editor freed; other journalists and bloggers remain behind bars
An Azerbaijani editor imprisoned for his critical journalism was released on 18 March after serving more than half of a ... -
Journalists on trial for interview with PKK official and statements regarding the PKK
Journalist Hakan Tahmaz will appear in court on 1 June for the interview he had with the leading official of ... -
Newspaper vendor wins case at ECHR
Adnan Görkan was arrested by police in June 2004 for selling copies of the daily "Evrensel" in a café. -
Under pressure, stations halt RFE/RL programming
Authorities warned local radio and television stations that they may face additional hurdles in their license renewals if they continue ...
