France: ARTICLE 19 condemns attack on offices of Charlie Hebdo magazine
“It is an attempt to silence journalists and media workers who have devoted themselves to protecting freedom of expression, defending the principle that the freedom to satirise and offend is essential in any society. This is not only a crime against these brave individuals, but against freedom of expression itself. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the victims and their families" said Thomas Hughes, ARTICLE 19 Executive Director.Available in English | Português | Français | Español| عربي | РУССКИЙ
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Mexico: Missing journalist in Veracruz allegedly threatened by mayor
Moisés Sánchez Cerezo, a journalist from Medellín de Bravo, Veracruz, was reported missing after armed men entered his home at 7pm on Friday 2 January. According to witnesses, the men also took his computer, camera and mobile phone. English | EspañolPRESS RELEASE
The Gambia: Community radio station taken off-air following foiled coup d’état
On 3 January 2015, the Gambian authorities ordered Teranga FM, a community radio in Sinchu Alhagie in the West Coast Region, to stop operating in the clampdown that has followed the 30 December attempted coup d’état. Read more>AZAD TRIBUNE
Those that live in glass houses should not throw stones
Khamenei was met with the heavy hand of twitter backlash where many were keen to highlight the sanctimonious nature of his tweets. Many retaliated with hashtags such as #AllLivesMatter, #KurdishLivesMatter, #WomenLivesMatter. These all relate back to the numerous lives that have been affected by the government’s arbitrary and oppressive rule. Read more>Find us on Facebook | Follow us on Twitter |
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