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Tunisia: ARTICLE 19 demands the release of the blogger Yassine Ayari
ARTICLE 19 denounces the conviction of the blogger Yassine Ayari, sentenced to one year of prison by military justice because of the publication on social media of statements considered to be defamatory for the Tunisian national army. Read in English | Français | عربيUPDATE
Mexico: Government fail to act following the disappearance of Veracruz journalist Moisés Sánchez
Despite the first hours and days following a person’s disappearance being vital to any investigation, local and federal authorities have failed to follow up on the disappearance of Moisés Sánchez, a journalist from Veracruz.
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Tajikistan: Government bodies, political parties, self-nominated candidates and mass media should respect freedom of expression
As Tajikistan prepares to hold elections for Madjilisi Namoyandagon (the lower chamber of parliament) on 1 March 2015, ARTICLE 19, NANSMIT, Adil Soz and MPI, call on the Government of Tajikistan, the Central Electoral Commission, political parties and candidates to Madjilisi Namoyandagon to respect and protect the rights to freedom of expression in the run up and during the elections.
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ARTICLE 19 is pleased to announce the following changes to its International Board of Trustees
After serving two terms as Chair of the International Board, Catherine Smadja, who is head of special projects, policy and strategy at the BBC, is stepping down as Chair.
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