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Philippine journalist alleges he is on military ‘hit list’

May 20, 2009 2:47 PM EDT

New York, May 20, 2009–The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on the Philippines government and the Armed Forces of the Philippines to clarify an accusation made by freelance journalist Carlos Conde that his name appeared on a 2007 official Armed Forces “order of battle” document.

Malawi journalists detained during presidential election

May 19, 2009 5:04 PM EDT

New York, May 19, 2009–Authorities in Malawi should immediately release three journalists arrested today in a police raid on an opposition radio station, the Committee to Protect Journalists said. The country is holding general elections between today and Thursday.

Moroccan journalists face charges of defaming Qaddafi

May 18, 2009 3:53 PM EDT

New York, May 18, 2009–The Committee to Protect Journalists is dismayed by the start of court proceedings today against five Moroccan journalists charged with “publicly harming” Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi, left, and “hurting his dignity.”

Cuban journalist sentenced to three years in prison

May 14, 2009 5:10 PM EDT

New York, May 14, 2009–A Cuban independent journalist was sentenced during a summary trial on Tuesday to three years in prison on charges of “disrespect,” journalists in Havana told the Committee to Protect Journalists today.

Zimbabwe media defense lawyer arrested

May 14, 2009 5:01 PM EDT

New York, May 14, 2009–Police in Zimbabwe should immediately release Alec Muchadehama, left, a prominent human rights lawyer targeted for his work on behalf of journalist Anderson Shadreck Manyere and others, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.

Yemeni security forces fire on newspaper offices

May 13, 2009 5:48 PM EDT

New York, May 13, 2009–The Committee to Protect Journalists strongly condemns a raid today by Yemeni security forces on the Aden compound of the country’s most popular independent newspaper. One passerby was killed.

Tunisia tries to oust head of journalist syndicate

May 13, 2009 4:42 PM EDT

New York May 13, 2009–Tunisian government efforts to force out the president of a critical journalists union is part of a campaign to eliminate independent media in the country, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.

Independent editor beaten in Bishkek

May 13, 2009 3:44 PM EDT

New York, May 13, 2009–The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Kyrgyz authorities to detain, charge, and prosecute three men who attacked Yrysbek Omurzakov, editor of the independent newspaper Tribuna, in the capital, Bishkek, last week.

Censorship continues to suppress Fiji’s media

May 13, 2009 2:44 PM EDT

New York, May 13, 2009–Fiji’s military government, which has been questioning several local journalists in custody, should immediately rescind emergency regulations censoring the island nation’s media, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.

Editors detained, special press court established in Yemen

May 12, 2009 4:56 PM EDT

New York, May 12, 2009–The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns an ongoing campaign to suppress independent journalism in Yemen and urges President Ali Abdullah Saleh to immediately bring it to a halt and order the release of two detained bloggers. Also, authorities have announced a special court to try media and publishing offenses.