Thursday, 22 March 2012

PRESS RELEASE

Uganda: Police must be held accountable for brutality against journalists

ARTICLE 19 condemns the recent brutal attacks against two journalists Edward Echwalu and Anatoli Luswata in separate incidents outside two police stations. We call for a serious and thorough investigation to prosecute the officers behind these atrocious acts. Read more >

PRESS RELEASE

Mexico: Increases in 2011 attacks on journalists, the authorities still do not do their job

During the last year there were 172 attacks in Mexico related to the exercise of press freedom. This represents an increase over 2010 when there were a total of 155 cases. Read more >

PRESS RELEASE

Azerbaijan: ARTICLE 19 calls on authorities to ensure safety and security of detained activists

ARTICLE 19 calls on the Azerbaijani authority to immediately allow access to three young activists who were detained after protests in Baku on Saturday March 17, 2012. Jamal Ali (rapper/singer), Natig Kamilov (guitarist) and Etibar Salmanli (blogger) are currently being held in Sabael District Police Office. Their lawyer Anar Gasimli has not been able to see or speak to his clients and there is considerable concern they have been subjected to torture and/or ill-treatment. Read more >