Civil Rights | Media Freedom

2010-03-14: Headlines

Irish Independent: Harney makes light of crisis as she enjoys lavish banquet 2010-03-14
The journalist said 'so much for freedom of the press, what is wrong with you Irish'. Loads of the press were allowed in but she was pushy and bolshie ...
SouthCoastToday.com: OUR VIEW: Startling finding 2010-03-14
For example, while the First Amendment guarantees freedom of the press, a newspaper or magazine cannot make up harmful lies without the likelihood of paying ...
100ARAW.com Countdown to the May 10 Elections: Link for today: Media and Elections 2010-03-14
Its programs uphold press freedom, promote responsible journalism, and encourage journalistic excellence.” It organizes the prestigious Jaime V. Ongp ...
Elmira Star-Gazette: Your guide to public records 2010-03-14
... OMB Watch policy analyst: @rastrother)* Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press: @rcfp* White House Open Government Initiative: @OpenGov* Steven ...

2010-03-13: Headlines

Winnipeg Free Press: Orange Revolution left indelible mark on Ukraine 2010-03-13
Freedom of the press was one of the major achievements of the revolution... Some of these things are still with us -- they're not going to go backward ...
Bay Area Indymedia: Cryptome.org takedown: Microsoft Global Criminal Compliance Handbook 2010-03-13
Such actions are a serious problem in the United States, where although in theory the First Amendment protects the freedom of the press, in practice ...
TMC Net: DIDXchange Members Empower Users with Local Presence in a Most Livable Country ... 2010-03-13
... prosperity, economic freedom, ease of doing business, lack of corruption, press freedom, and the protection of civil liberties and political rights.
Walta Information Center: US Report on Human Rights: a cut and paste job, repeating last year's errors 2010-03-13
It should not thus be surprising that freedom of the press and whether or not elections are free and fair have often been the centerpieces of most of ...
Sify: China's tit-for-tat response, blasts US for human rights violations within ... 2010-03-13
It says that while advocating "freedom of speech," "freedom of the press" and "Internet freedom," the US government unscrupulously monitors and restrict ...
Daily Mail: How I nearly got Sarah Ferguson locked up in a Turkish jail as we exposed ... 2010-03-13
This was about freedom of the Press and the children being kept in institutions across Europe. My lawyers felt I had an excellent case because the subject ...
The Hindu: Political parties want 'paid news' declared electoral malpractice 2010-03-13
“The fundamental dilemma for newspapers is the contradiction between the freedom of the press and the freedom of press owners,” he said.
Sudan Tribune: CPJ urges Ethiopia to stop pursuit on journalists 2010-03-13
The Committee to Protect Journalists is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to defending press freedom worldwide.
North Platte Telegraph: The press and your right to know 2010-03-13
Simants' right to a free trial superseded the freedom of the press, the judge said, granting the order. Several days later, members of the medi ...
Duluth News Tribune: Reader's view: Photo of man on ledge went too far 2010-03-13
I believe strongly in the freedom of the press, and I had no particular problem with the story. I believe, however, that with the freedom of the press come ...
Jollofnews: GPU-USA unveils elaborate plan for Chief Manneh, G... 2010-03-13
The GPU statement went on to say that the on-going ''flagrant assaults on press freedom in The Gambia continue to worry us all.
Vancouver Sun: China lobs charges back at United States 2010-03-13
The Chinese also charged: "While advocating 'freedom of speech,' 'freedom of the press' and 'Internet freedom,' the US government unscrupulously monit ...
Spero News: RFE/RL Kyrgyz Programs Off The Air in Bishkek 2010-03-13
"The Kyrgyz government has been hostile to freedom of the press for some time," said Jeffrey Gedmin, president of RFE/RL. "This incident is the latest ...
Appleton Post Crescent: Reg Wydeven column: Case of wrestler's wife's racy photos a real battle 2010-03-13
... including the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, which claimed that if the Georgia ruling was upheld it would "affect all news-gathering.
Arab Times: 'Govt corruption remains a problem' 2010-03-13
According to Freedom House's annual Freedom of the Press report, the country has a considerably free press, including electronic media.

2010-03-12: Headlines

Village Voice: The Pentagon Papers Are Hotter Than Robert Pattinson 2010-03-12
12 2010 @ 9:30AM ?Well, maybe not--but the secret government papers that caused a freedom of the press firestorm in 1971 are the subject of ...
TMCnet: Full Text of Human Rights Record of the United States in 2009 (4) 2010-03-12
Mar 12, 2010 (Xinhua via COMTEX) -- While advocating "freedom of speech," "freedom of the press" and "Internet freedom," the US government unscrupulously ...
Asian Tribune: “Pluralism is the essence of democracy,” MJA tells MDP 2010-03-12
It strongly condemned “all such acts by ruling party officials and members against democracy and press freedom in Maldives.”
Asian Tribune: “Pluralism is the essence of democracy,” MJA tells MDP 2010-03-12
It strongly condemned “all such acts by ruling party officials and members against democracy and press freedom in Maldives.”
RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty: Kyrgyz Rights Group Criticizes 'Attack On Press Freedom' 2010-03-12
In a statement, RFE/RL President Jeffrey Gedmin said: "The Kyrgyz government has been hostile to freedom of the press for some time.
CounterPunch: Sticks and Stones 2010-03-12
Let's skip our own freedom of the press beef with Erdo?an. Let's ignore his call just the other day for columnists “raising national tensions” to be fired.
CounterPunch: Iceland Sets New Path Toward Press Freedom 2010-03-12
IMMI attempts to tip the world balance toward press freedom by setting up Iceland as a Mecca of press and information freedom. Key provisions of the IMMI ...
Democracy Now: British Journalist Freed in Gaza 2010-03-12
Paul Martin: “My release today is a great victory for freedom of the media, freedom of the press, to be able to follow difficult stories in war zone ...
Huffington Post: The Empire Toppler: Gorbachev and the Power of Glasnost 2010-03-12
Russia currently ranks 153rd out of 175 countries on the Reporters Sans FrontiÃ¨res press freedom index, down from 141st in 2008; it seems that Russi ...
Antiwar.com: State Dept Report: Human Rights in Iraq, Afghanistan Worsen 2010-03-12
... faults the Maliki government for arbitrary killings, torture, disappearances, as well as harsh curbs on freedom of speech and freedom of the press.
New Richmond News: LETTER: Writer responds to letters 2010-03-12
Those first two amendments give us the freedom of speech, freedom of the press, the right of the people to assemble peaceably and the right to keep and bear ...
News Yemen: security storms al-Jazeera, Al-Arabiya ofices in Sana'a, takes over equipment 2010-03-12
The YJS also decided to start holding sits-in in protest to the authorities' violation against press freedom and in support to all jailed journalists ...
Journalism.co.uk: Marking the World Day Against Cyber Censorship 2010-03-12
“Against the enemies of the internet” – this is the short but incisive message for today's World Day Against Cyber Censorship, organised by press freedom ...
Daily Mail: BEL MOONEY: After two years I now realise that my husband is so much older ... 2010-03-12
Which is another reminder of how lucky we are to have freedom of the Press. So - um - visit the newsagent, won't you? Bel answers readers' questions ...
World Socialist Web Site: Socialist Equality Party (Australia) Statement of Principles 2010-03-12
Moreover, “freedom of the press” means little when the major media outlets are controlled by a small number of corporate conglomerates, and where ...
CCTV: China disputes US human rights record 2010-03-12
The report says the term "Freedom of the Press" is, in fact, completely subordinate to its national interests, and often manipulated by the US government.
News: Ethiopia: US State Department 2009 Human Rights Reports - Gadaa.com Oduu 2010-03-12
... use of excessive force by security services in an internal conflict and counterinsurgency operations; restrictions on freedom of the press; arrest ...
Novinite.com: US Department of State 2009 Human Rights Report on Bulgaria* 2010-03-12
There were some limitations on freedom of the press; discrimination against religious minorities; and pervasive government corruption in the executive ...
China Daily: China reports on US human rights record 2010-03-12
The so-called "freedom of the press" of the United States was in fact completely subordinate to its national interests, and was manipulated by the U ...
7thSpace Interactive: Response to US report on human rights 2010-03-12
On freedom of the press, the HKSAR Government is firmly committed to protecting the freedom of speech and of the press, and maintaining an environment ...
Vancouver Sun: China attacks US human rights record 2010-03-12
The Chinese also charged: "While advocating 'freedom of speech,' 'freedom of the press' and 'Internet freedom,' the US government unscrupulously monit ...
Deutsche Welle: Reporters without Borders warns against Internet censorship 2010-03-12
... is in fact more of an intranet," says Anja Viohl, spokesperson of Reporters Without Borders, an international organization fighting for press freedom.
Wired News: With More Than Enough Apps, Apple Pushes for Quality 2010-03-12
She said Bild was urging the Federation of German Newspaper Publishers to take action “in the interest of freedom of the press.
Black Star News: Nigeria Radio Reporter Nearly killed By Crowd 2010-03-12
CPJ is a New York–based, independent, nonprofit organization that works to safeguard press freedom worldwide. For more information, visit www.cpj.org.
BusinessWorld Online: Chief justice Puno to go on two-week 'wellness' leave 2010-03-12
"This is part of the freedom of the press. It is part of the exercise of that policy of coordinating with all branches of government with non-government ...
Minneapolis Star Tribune: Magnuson steps down as state's chief justice 2010-03-12
Freedom of the press is guaranteed only to those who own one. The very purpose of a Bill of Rights was to withdraw certain subjects from the vicissitudes ...
Trend News Agency: Parliamentary Committee Head: Azerbaijani Constitution allow applying internal ... 2010-03-12
"Azerbaijani legislation on freedom of the press and the receipt of information has been brought into line with European standards and meets international ...
WMC-TV: AP sources: Woods likely to return at Masters 2010-03-12
AP sources: Woods likely to return at Masters AP Sports Video More>> No. 1 UConn ties record streak with 70th straight win, 77-41 over Syracuse in Big East ...
Fromtheold: Pakistan - Freelance journalist freed after being held by the army for 70 days 2010-03-12
“It would good if the army explained why this professional journalist was held incommunicado for so long,” the press freedom organisation said.
Radio Free Asia: Petitioners Slam Rights Record 2010-03-12
“Freedom of the press, [for example], which isn't likely to happen in China That's why they still haven't ratified them; they are just claiming on the face ...
Sofia Echo: US annual State Department report notes some improvement but also failings ... 2010-03-12
There were some limitations on freedom of the press; discrimination against religious minorities; and pervasive government corruption in the executive ...
Hurriyet Daily News: US State Department criticizes Došan tax levy 2010-03-12
... the European Commission, which said the fines “undermine the economic viability of the group and therefore affect the freedom of the press in practice.
Trend News Agency: Head of parliamentary committee: US Department of State still does ... 2010-03-12
The freedom of the press has been fully realized in Azerbaijan," said Aslanova. She said that despite that the officials have been criticized ...
Modern Ghana: In Cameroon, CPJ alarmed by harassment of journalists 2010-03-12
... and Jean-Marc Soboth, a prominent journalist and leading press freedom activist, with “biased commentary” likely to prejudice an active investigati ...
Colombia Reports: Colombia more secure, but democratically weak 2010-03-12
A third element of democracy, press freedom, is under attack in Colombia. Much of Colombia's mainstream media is still run by oligarchic groups with strong ...
Trend News Agency: Georgian party to attend European Liberal-Democratic Party's meeting 2010-03-12
The next day they will have a workshop on "Press Freedom in Europe: different perspectives". During their visit, Usupashvili and Khidasheli will also meet ...
afrol News: Swaziland to get broadcasting bill 2010-03-12
The bill however foresees a total licensing control by the Information Ministry. The Ministry is known to severely restrict press freedom in the kingdom.
International Press Institute: IPI BLOG: Turkish PM Says Message 'Misconstrued'; Media Says It Heard 'Loud ... 2010-03-12
... to a fight-back from the Turkish media, who criticized Erdogan's words, saying they reflected his negative attitude to freedom of the press in Turkey.
ABS CBN News: Rare book on Supreme Court snubbed by National Book Store? 2010-03-12
... of effort,” Puno told ABS-CBN News, adding that the book's subject and its release is all part of press freedom. “This is part of freedom of the press.
The Irrawaddy News Magazine: Defiant Win Tin Celebrates 80th Birthday 2010-03-12
While in prison, Win Tin was awarded the Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize and the Golden Pen of Freedom from the World Association of Newspapers.
Helium: Should broadcast media be subject to a "Fairness Doctrine" ? 2010-03-12
Freedom of the press and of speech in general, is too precious to be jeopardized by a policy that might quiet productive political discussion and silence ...
DesMoinesRegister.com: Guilty plea entered in sex abuse case 2010-03-12
Other parties listed include the Iowa Freedom of Information Council, Iowa Newspaper Association, the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and ...
CNET: Why no one cares about privacy anymore 2010-03-12
(Like the censor-happy Streisand, Brandeis and Warren paid scant attention to the First Amendment's guarantee of freedom of the press.
Sin Chew Jit Poh: China rejects US rights report as 'political instrument' 2010-03-12
... put in place after the 9/11 attacks as a breach of individual freedoms, and said freedom of the press was "subordinate to its national interests".
Novinite.com: US State Dept Report: Bulgaria Corruption Still 'Pervasive' despite Progress 2010-03-12
There were some limitations on freedom of the press; discrimination against religious minorities; and pervasive government corruption in the executive ...
Jakarta Globe: Free Press Also Needs Balance, Say Analysts 2010-03-12
Freedom of the press in democratic societies should be upheld, industry experts agreed on Friday, although that principle should be balanced ...
Hurriyet Daily News: US State Department criticizes Došan tax levy 2010-03-12
... the European Commission, which said the fines “undermine the economic viability of the group and therefore affect the freedom of the press in practice.
Seattle Weekly: Christopher Monfort's Courthouse Rant Namechecks Mussolini, Hitler and Stalin 2010-03-12
"Freedom of the press, which is something that is the most important thing we have. The Republican National Convention, the police brutalized and arrested ...
Ghana: Ghana Ranked Top In Press Freedom In Africa 2010-03-12
Reporters without borders, a team of global media monitors, have ranked Ghana first in press freedom on the African content and 27th in the world.
Linex Legal: Swan Turton > Culture Media and Sport Committee Report on Press Standards 2010-03-12
Libel and Press Freedom Despite intense lobbying, the Committee rejected a change to the “burden of proof” being on the defendant.
Oromsis: Ethiopia : US State Department Reports Wide Spread 2010-03-12
... use of excessive force by security services in an internal conflict and counterinsurgency operations; restrictions on freedom of the press; arrest ...
Gizmodo Australia: The Media Is Losing Its Shit Over The Reporters Sans Frontieres Report 2010-03-12
Reporters sans frontieres, the French agency who monitors freedom of the press around the glo ...
Jamaica Gleaner: Bashed again! 2010-03-12
The Government received kudos for freedom of the press and the level of Internet, academic, religious and cultural freedom Jamaicans enjoy.
Seattle Times: Montfort's rantings shake packed King County courtroom 2010-03-12
During his statement, Monfort also vigorously defended press freedom, saying the media were "as important as the air that we breathe." Later in the hearing ...
DesMoinesRegister.com: News groups back request for documents 2010-03-12
Other parties listed include the Iowa Freedom of Information Council, Iowa Newspaper Association, the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and ...
Jakarta Post: How to be a competent journalist 2010-03-12
One troubling concern after the Indonesian media gained press freedom with the end of Soeharto's New Order in 1998 was the emergence of press freedom ...
Global Voices Online: Global: World Day Against Cyber Censorship 2010-03-12
However, there are some Hindi bloggers who have reflected on press-freedom from different angles. On Global Voices Online, we're committed to raising voice ...
Jakarta Globe: Press Freedom in a Fast-Changing World 2010-03-12
Indonesia today enjoys perhaps the greatest press freedom in the region. Over the past 10 years, since the post-Suharto reformasi era began, we have seen ...
Jakarta Post: Indonesian press must expand freedom of expression 2010-03-12
He urged local journalists to push to expand the freedom of the press despite the ongoing abuses against the media in Indonesia. “The number of violati ...

2010-03-11: Headlines

Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press: Reporters Committee names new Freedom of Information director 2010-03-11
Mark R. Caramanica has been named Freedom of Information Director for the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, Executive Director Lucy A. Dalglish ...
Latin American Herald Tribune: Press Group Concerned About Missing Reporter in Mexico 2010-03-11
The Paris-based press freedom watchdog, known as RSF, added that it has received unconfirmed reports about seven other missing journalists in Tamaulip ...
AllAfrica.com: Zimbabwe: How New Empowerment Laws Will Affect Business 2010-03-11
Press freedom was restricted to block reporting on the violence on the white farmers and the farm workers' plight. The electoral laws were also changed ...
Amnesty International USA: Amnesty International Says DOS Country Reports Need to Be More Comprehensive 2010-03-11
Human rights organization welcomes expanded reporting on discrimination and press freedom, but says that reports fail to provide a comprehensive assessment ...
The Guardian: Eady: 'unpredictability and uncertainty' of law harming press freedom 2010-03-11
"Unpredictability and uncertainty" in media law have damaged freedom of expression in the UK, the leading media judge David Eady said yesterday.
Upside Down World: International Delegation Issues Preliminary Findings on Pre-electoral ... 2010-03-11
Freedom of the press is further constrained by the political affinities of some media with certain political parties, which causes reporters who work ...
McClatchy Washington Bureau: Commentary: Press freedom under assault in Kyrgyzstan 2010-03-11
Kyaz Moldokasymov, the editor in chief of the state-run newspaper Kyrgyz Tuusu, said Kyrgyzstan enjoyed freedom of the press. "Journalists here write freely ...
Mail & Guardian Online: A voice for journalists. At last 2010-03-11
... that is salutary for PJA is that most of its activities have been limited to reactive mobilisation, like when there's a threat to press freedom.
Charleston: Daily scoreboard - Daily Mail 2010-03-11
From the Guardian: “China wants to crack down on press freedom and introduce a new training system that requires journalists to train in Marxist ...
US Department of State: US Policy Toward the Americas in 2010 and Beyond 2010-03-11
We are concerned about the persistent erosion of democratic institutions and fundamental freedoms in several countries, particularly freedom of the press.
Moroccan American News Source: Morocco: US Department of State 2009 Human Rights Practices 2010-03-11
In the latter half of the year, a trend toward restricting freedom of the press emerged, with a marked increase in media restrictions.
NATO Training Mission-Afghanistan: Afghan Courts: Linking Tribal Systems to the National System 2010-03-11
Human rights violations are endemic: extrajudicial killings, official impunity, restrictions on freedom of the press and religion, and severe and widespread ...
MiamiHerald.com: Conspiracy against democracy 2010-03-11
... and accountable democratic institutions, respect for human rights, and freedom of the press; and (2) promoting more equitable economic growth since `` ...
Jimma Times: Arrests and unlawful killings in Ethiopia: Annual Human Rights Report 2010-03-11
... use of excessive force by security services in an internal conflict and counterinsurgency operations; restrictions on freedom of the press; arrest ...
Focus News: US establishes progress in fight with corruption in Bulgaria and official impunity 2010-03-11
There were some limitations on freedom of the press; discrimination against religious minorities; and pervasive government corruption in the executive ...
Raw Story: Senator seeks to boost US Asia broadcasts 2010-03-11
"Permanent legal authority for Radio Free Asia would send a strong signal that the US supports freedom of the press across the globe," said Lugar.
New York Times: Hamas Frees British Journalist In Gaza 2010-03-11
... Israel: "My release today is a great victory for freedom of the media, freedom of the press, to be able to follow the difficult stories in war zones.
The News International: Italy's defence minister roughs up reporter 2010-03-11
Carlomagno told reporters afterward that he would lodge a complaint against La Russa for “aggression because freedom of the press must be defended”.
Global Voices Online: Against Cyber-Censorship - Voices in Hindi 2010-03-11
However, there are some Hindi bloggers who have reflected on press-freedom from different angles. I reproduce some of their thoughts below: Mr. Mysteriou ...
Trentonian: Change of venue likely in Col. Williams trial 2010-03-11
"As long as we believe that freedom of the press is a more important principle than the presumption of innocence, this is going to happen in sensational ...
Lexology: False imputations about business 2010-03-11
The recent victory in the Supreme Court of Canada for press freedom may not immediately resonate as something of interest ...
MSN Philippines News: Vietnam steps up suppression of dissent: US 2010-03-11
"Despite the continued growth of Internet blogs, the party and the government increased efforts to suppress press freedom," it said.
Vanguard: When moral values that claim to govern a case collide 2010-03-11
Thus, the constitution contains language protecting the freedom of the press. It also contains language ensuring the fairness of criminal trials.
Iranian: Iran hits new, shameful record 2010-03-11
CPJ has joined forces with leading press freedom organizations from around the world in a campaign to win the release of journalists jailed in Iran.
JURIST: US State Department releases 2009 annual rights reports 2010-03-11
... of the conflict with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) last May and Uzbekistan [JURIST news archives] for restricting freedom of the press.
Irish Times: Press council law to afford defence of 'reasonable publication' in court 2010-03-11
... to maintain the highest standards of Irish journalism and to defend the freedom of the press and the freedom of the public to be informed.
Jakarta Globe: Riau Falun Gong Radio Station Fights Closure 2010-03-11
“What we are fighting for here is the freedom of the press in Indonesia,” said Erabaru's director, Raymond Tan. He said he would resist government pressure ...
Haveeru Online: MJA condemns MDP over banning DhiTV 2010-03-11
This association vehemently condemns the actions of the ruling party, of intentionally challenging democracy and violating press freedom,” the statement ...
Presseurop: "Westerners" remain the masters of invective 2010-03-11
Italian MEPs from the Lega Nord (Northern League) party during a discussion on the freedom of the press in October 2009. (AFP) We were inured to the foul ...
APA: Press freedom promoter from Bosnia and Herzegovina named OSCE Representative ... 2010-03-11
Baku. Viktoriya Dementyeva-APA. The 56 OSCE participating States appointed today Dunja Mijatovic from Bosnia and Herzegovina as the OSCE Representative ...
International Press Institute: Tina Brown, Others, Join Growing List of Prominent Speakers at IPI World Congress 2010-03-11
A special Gala Dinner and Ceremony, to be held at Vienna City Hall, will honour “60 World Press Freedom Heroes,” to commemorate the 60 years of IPI' ...
OfficialWire: Turkey Will Be Among The Best Performing Major Economies In Emerging Europe ... 2010-03-11
Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan has promised to expand Kurdish political rights, as well as freedom of the press, to meet European Union membership standards.
Dakota Voice: Making You Pay for My Rights 2010-03-11
I have the right to freedom of the press…but I do not have the right to demand that my fellow Americans buy a newspaper for me, or even that they fund my ...
International Press Institute: British Journalist Freed in Gaza 2010-03-11
Asked how Martin's case would affect press freedom in the volatile territory, Hale said: “Hamas claim all foreign journalists are welcome.
Lexology: Guernsey goes back to the future – innovation initiatives 2010-03-11
Part of the difficulty has been to balance the competing interests of the individual with other legal rights, such as the freedom of the press to comment ...
Colorado Springs Gazette: OUR VIEW: Internet may view tax law as damage (vote in poll) 2010-03-11
Freedom of the press once belonged only to the few who could own a printing press; today it belongs to anyone with a personal laptop computer or access to ...
Lebanon Daily News: Keep his venting 2010-03-11
Was the News trying to display its commitment to the First Amendment's freedom of the press by allowing such a bigoted, uneducated commentary as Ser ...
The Japan Times: Bio a lesson in journalist principles 2010-03-11
... "Pen no Jiyu wo Tsuranuite" ("Living up to the Freedom of the Press"), written by Ogasawara. After leaving the major daily in the postwar turmoil ...
Whittier Daily News: Frank Girardot: Secrecy at Politburo in Pasadena 2010-03-11
"The most effectual hitherto found, is the freedom of the press. It is, therefore, the first shut up by those who fear the investigation of their actions.
MiamiHerald.com: Christians, Jews to mark coalition's 75 years 2010-03-11
... which include the Inter-American Press Association, the Florida Grand Opera, the Miami Art Museum and the World Press Freedom Committee.
New Vision: Every media house is guilty of shaping public opinion 2010-03-11
They will select issues like press freedom, freedom of speech, freedom of information, job opportunities for the jobless, and slum upgrading among many ...
Arkansas Times: Berry quacks on health 2010-03-11
I also believe in freedom of the press but I don't believe the taxpayers should be required to buy a printing press for anyone that wants one.
TamilCanadian.com: Why UN reports have no effect on Sri Lanka? 2010-03-11
Press freedom and freedom of expression are in peril in Sri Lanka. Journalists are arrested, tortured, abducted, disappeared and killed over-night.
Independent Online: Hefty fines for Ethiopian publishing houses 2010-03-11
The Committee to Protect Journalists is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to defending press freedom worldwide. Please visit us online ...