Increasing press freedom violations in Iran
New York, February 14, 2012–The Iranian regime continued its sustained crackdown on the press, arresting a blogger, handing a journalist a harsh prison term, and banning a reformist news publication, according to news reports. The regime has also announced the mass arrest of several individuals with alleged links to the BBC Persian-language service, news reports…
Journalist who covered corruption murdered in Brazil
New York, February 10, 2012–The body of Brazilian journalist Mario Randolfo Marques Lopes was found on Thursday in the city of Barra do Piraí in Rio de Janeiro state, according to news reports. Randolfo reported on local corruption and had survived at least one attempt on his life in recent years, news reports said.
Philippine journalist’s daughter kidnapped
Bangkok, September 23, 2011–Philippine authorities should launch an investigation into the abduction of radio commentator Louie Larroza’s daughter, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today. Larroza told reporters the kidnapping was a “warning” for his radio broadcasts, news reports said. The journalist’s daughter, unharmed, was freed eight hours later.
Body of abducted journalist found in Mexico
New York, August 25, 2011–The body of Mexican journalist Humberto Millán Salazar was found early today in a field in the state of Sinaloa near the state capital, Culiacán, with a gunshot wound in the head, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today. Authorities said the journalist was abducted early yesterday by men in two…
French ex-hostages: Press must continue in Afghanistan
Stéphane Taponier and Hervé Ghesquière, the two France 3 journalists held captive by the Taliban for 547 days, had a big surprise when they entered the France Télévisions building Thursday afternoon, a few hours after landing at the military base of Villacoublay, close to Paris, where they were welcomed by President Nicolas Sarkozy.
