Azad Tribune update for March 2010.

Press release on the ongoing trial of several staff of Dagestani independent weekly newspaper Chernovik.

Press release on a conference discussing a Draft Bill on Media Regulation.

Over 30 Brazilian organisations and more than 40 international organisations and experts have sent letters to the President of the Brazilian House of Representatives, Congressman Michel Temer, urging him and his fellow representatives to review and adopt the Access to Information Bill in a timely manner.

Press release on the opposition to draft resolutions on combating defamation of religions.

Statement regarding the killing of website editor Magomed Yevloyev.

Report on International Women's Day 2010.

Press release on the recent move to pass a law on whistle-blowing.

Press release regarding grave concerns about press freedom in Rwanda in the run up to elections.

Statement marking the fifth anniversary of the unsolved murder of Monitor editor-in-chief Elmar Huseynov.

Press release calling for the New President of Ukraine to Stand for Freedom of Expression

Press release launching of Online Petition drive

Press release calling for changes to New Broadcasting Regulation of Kenya

Press release regarding the progression of the right to information bill.

Press release on the journalism award given to an ARTICLE 19 Fellow.

Statement on a meeting with US President Obama.

Press release on a joint statement regarding Georgian investigative journalist Vakhtang Komakhidze.

The South Caucasus Network of Human Rights Defenders, the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (a joint programme of the World Organisation Against Torture - OMCT and the International Federation for Human Rights - FIDH), Human Rights House Foundation, Norwegian Helsinki Committee, Front Line and ARTICLE 19 condemn the pressure and intimidation exerted by Georgian authorities against leading investigative journalist Vakhtang Komakhidze, and denounce a continuous defamation campaign against Mr. Komakhidze.

Press release on the publication of a mission to Honduras.

Press release on a meeting regarding the North Caucasus.

Press release on the appointment of a new Special Prosecutor.

Press release on the Universal Periodic Review of Iran.

Press release on the destruction of the radio broadcaster Nova Coari.

Press release on the comments by Aung San Suu Kyi regarding the upcoming elections.

Press release on the publication of a legal analysis on Ghana.

Press release on the joint declaration for 2010.

Os quatro relatores especiais internacionais para liberdade de expressão lançaram sua 10ª Declaração Conjunta, Dez Desafios Chave para a Liberdade de Expressão na Próxima Década, em fevereiro de 2010. Reunidos pela ARTIGO 19 e o Centre for Law and Democracy, os relatores especiais divulgam uma Declaração Conjunta todos os anos desde 1999.

ARTICLE 19 calls on the Mexican authorities to fully and immediately investigate the killings of another three journalists in recent weeks. A total of 904 killings took place across the country in January 2010, making this the bloodiest month in a decade.

ARTICLE 19 welcomes today’s unanimous decision of the Supreme Court ordering the identification of five persons who had their assets frozen by the Treasury for suspicion of supporting terrorist activities. The judgment emphasises the principles of open justice and the public interest, and provides important guidance for the courts when attempting to balance the right to privacy with the right to freedom of expression.

ARTICLE 19, the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the affiliated Iraqi journalists’ union today called on the Iraqi authorities to drop charges of defamation against the British Guardian newspaper and its journalist, Ghaith Abdul-Ahad. The IFJ and ARTICLE 19 have filed a joint amicus brief to the Iraqi Appeal Court in advance of its hearing on 27 January.

According to information received by ARTICLE 19, at midnight on 24 January 2010, six cable television channels had their programming suspended. The Government of the Republic of Venezuela justified this oppressive measure on the basis that the channels had breached their legal obligation to broadcast official messages from the Presidency. ARTICLE 19 calls for this oppressive rule to be repealed and for the channels to be reinstated.

ARTICLE 19 condemns the conviction today of four Vietnamese pro-democracy activists, including leading human rights lawyer, Le Cong Dinh. ARTICLE 19 also expresses its grave concern about increasing repression of activists and an accompanying clampdown on freedom of expression in Vietnam, ahead of the Communist Party congress due to take place next year.

Press release expressing grave concern over prison sentences handed to two Yemeni journalists by the Special Court.

ARTICLE 19 has analysed the Access to Information Draft Law proposed in late 2009 by the Temkin, a group of independent experts which includes journalists and academics, in Iraq.

ARTICLE 19 notes with concern that the Kingdom of Jordan’s highest court, the Court of Cassation, has amended the country’s Press and Publications Law to extend government control over online content.

ARTICLE 19 Welcomes the Formation of a National Committee for the Adoption of a Law on Access to Information in Senegal

Press release on the outcome of the Copenhagen summit.

Press release on launch of the Camden Principles in Brazil.

Press Release calling for the Azerbaijani government to ensure independence and impartiality from the Court of Appeal in the case of the bloggers Emin Milli and Adnan Hajizade.

Press release calling for a culture of transparency in the Middle East

Press release on the publication of a statement highlighting freedom of expression issues in Western Europe in 2009.

Statement on freedom of expression in Western Europe.

Press release on the publication of a legal analysis for Kenya.

ARTICLE 19 expresses its concern about the ongoing civil and criminal defamation proceedings against Oleg Orlov, head of the Russian human rights organisation Memorial. ARTICLE 19 is especially concerned that Orlov faces criminal charges after his civil trial – for the same alleged defamatory remarks about Chechen President Ramzan Kadyrov – has already been settled.

On 11 December 2009, the Brazilian Supreme Court refused to lift a ban that has prevented a major Brazilian daily newspaper from publishing reliable information about a corruption case involving businessman Fernando Sarney, son of the President of the Senate, for 132 days.

Twenty journalists, lawyers and human rights activists from Egypt, Jordan, Yemen, Lebanon and Saudi Arabia met yesterday to map a way forward for free speech in the Middle East at a workshop convened by ARTICLE 19 in Amman, Jordan.

Statement on the upcoming elections in Ukraine.

Press release on the launch of Azad Tribune.

ARTICLE 19 welcomes the initiative by the Kenyan government to legislate against hate speech and to pre-empt incidents of incitement to hatred and violence.

In a report released today to coincide with the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, ARTICLE 19 shows how responses to climate change will not be effective unless there is transparency in their development and implementation, a free flow of information and respect for freedom of expression.

Press release on the launch of new research on civil defamation.

Press release regarding the elections in Honduras.

Press release on the submission of an amicus curiae brief.

Press release on the publication of an analysis of the draft bill on access to information in Brazil.

Statement on the elections in Honduras.

Press release regarding the decriminalisation of defamation in the Maldives.

Report on Assessment of Media Development in the Maldives.

Press release on the killing of 13 journalists in the Philippines.

Press release on the protection of journalists' sources in European Member States.

Press release on the continued harassment of journalists in the run up to the elections in Honduras.

Press release on the publication of legal analyses for Kenya.

Statement on the legitimisation of religious defamation.

Press release on joint ARTICLE 19 and Cencos report pointing to a continuing deterioration of freedom of expression in Mexico.

Press release on the preparatory conference in Brazil.

Press release on an application to the African Commission on Human and People’s Rights by three human rights defenders.

Press release on the launch of a Unit in the police for so-called cyber crime.

Press release on the decriminalisation of defamation.

Press release on the imprisonment of two bloggers.

Press release about ARTICLE 19's comment on the draft access to information law of Rwanda.

Press release on the attack of a journalist in Mexico.

Press release on an amicus curiae brief submitted by ARTICLE 19 in the case of a French journalist, Florence Hartmann, convicted of contempt of court by the International Criminal Tribunal for Former Yugoslavia (ICTY).

Press release announcing ARTICLE 19's Submission to the United Nations Human Rights Committee, in preparation for the HRC's first Universal Periodic Review of Kenya in May 2010.

Press release on the analysis of the World Bank's draft disclosure policy.

Press release on the publication of a report on Azerbaijan.

Press release on the obligation of the Russian government to respect the recommendations of the Human Rights Committee.

Press release on the launch of a report entitled: Mapping the Void.

Press release on the threats against two editors in Sri Lanka.

Press release on the killing of Maksharip Aushev, a well-known activist from Ingushetia.

ARTICLE 19 has produced a Submission on the Public Access to Information Bill prepared by the government of Bermuda.

Press release calling for more support to be provided for Media Freedom in Africa

Press release expressing concern over the new Religious Defamation Submission.

Open letter to the UN Ad Hoc Committee for the Elaboration of Complementary Standards.

Statement on the recent OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting.

Press release on Right to Information Analysis for Brazil.

Press release on the defamation decriminalisation process in the UK.

Statement regarding Article 301 of the Turkish Criminal Code.

Press release calling on the Human Rights Committee to hold the Russian Federation accountable for ongoing and systematic abuses and violations of the right to freedom of expression.

Press release on security training in Mexico.

ARTICLE 19, the Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) and Freedom Forum (FF) strongly condemn the Government of Nepal’s intentions to use journalists as informants, to help implement its Special Security Plan.

Press release on open justice in the UK.

ARTICLE 19 has called on the Government of Bangladesh to promote greater public engagement with people living in environmentally vulnerable areas.

In an open letter submitted to the incoming Secretary General for the Council of Europe, ARTICLE 19 joins more than 40 civil society organisations and individuals in offering to help define the benchmarks for a review of anti-terrorism legislation and practice, and its impact on the right to freedom of expression and information.

Press release on the publication of a legal analysis.

Press release on the attack against a journalist and anti-corruption activist in Kuwait.

Press release on the publication of the ARTICLE 19 submission to the UPR.

Press release on the adoption of a resolution on freedom of expression.

Press release on the failure of Aung San Suu Kyi's appeal.

Press release concerning the latest version of the draft resolution.

Press release on the use of defamation against journalists.

Press release condemning attacks against Wal Fadjri Media Group and its journalists.

Press release on the publication of an analysis of Russia's new draft memory law.

Press release on the publication of a legal analysis of the Law Relating to the Punishment of the Crime of Genocide Ideology.

Statement regarding the crackdown in Honduras.

Statement on the updates regarding the right to know over the past year.

Press release on the launch of a Model Disclosure Policy.

Press release on the abduction of a journalist in Yemen.

Statement on the continuing crisis in Honduras.

Statement on the draft resolution on freedom of expression put forward to the UN HRC.

Press release on the publication of a Comment on the Cambodian draft Penal Code.

Press release on the Asian launch of the Camden Principles.

Statement on the death of Afghan journalist Sultan Munadi.

Press release one the proposed reform of electoral rules in Brazil.

Press release on the release of an analysis of draft Broadcasting Law.

Press release regarding the Venezuelan government shutting down more radio stations.

Press release on the official announcement of a new national preparatory commission for the first Brazilian Conference on Communication.

Press release urging the Human Rights Council to address free expression in Iran.

Press release on the setting up of a Special Commission in Brazil.

Yesterday, ARTICLE 19 provided a Submission outlining key freedom of expression issues regarding Egypt to the United Nations Universal Periodic Review (UPR). The Submission highlights Egypt’s excessive criminal restrictions on freedom of expression, the lack of right to information legislation and the repressive system of media regulation in Egypt, as well as restrictions on freedom of assembly and association.

Press release on the launch of a comment on the draft Journalists’ Protection Law.

Press release concerned with the publication of a recent resolution by President Álvaro Colom that classifies as confidential, for a period of five years, files related to the communication of the Presidency, and between other public and private bodies.

Article on the right to truth as part of the broader right of access to information.

Press release on the death threats to the executive director of a leading Sri Lankan think-tank and democracy NGO.

ARTICLE 19 today releases its analysis of the Press Law of Lebanon and amendments to a range of domestic media laws, as proposed by the Maharat Foundation, a civil society group promoting a free press in Lebanon.

Investigations against alleged government supporters who attacked journalists last week are now underway, but human rights defenders and media commentators are sceptical about the Venezuelan Government’s stated intention to bring all those responsible to justice.

ARTICLE 19 calls on the Governments of Russian and the Republican Government of Dagestan to ensure the safety of all human rights defenders, journalists and activists working in Dagestan, after a fire this morning destroyed the offices of the largest human rights organisation in Russia’s troubled North Caucasian republic.

ARTICLE 19 is deeply saddened by the death of journalist and Talysh cultural activist, Novruzali Mammadov, who passed away in prison on 17 August. ARTICLE 19 believes that Mammadov was wrongfully imprisoned and calls on the Government of Azerbaijan to review the cases of other wrongfully imprisoned journalists, especially those suffering grave ill health in prison.

Press release concerned about reports that authorities have closed Etemad-e Melli, a leading reformist newspaper Iran.

Press release on the risk of closure to community radio stations due to highly restrictive funding arrangements and the failure of government to fully implement a public funding mechanism that was established in law in 2003.

Press release on the adoption of the first Central-American platform of action on freedom of expression.

Human Rights Defenders and media professionals from El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua, meeting in Guatemala City on July 23 and 24, 2009 for the Regional Conference “Towards a Joint Action Platform to Strengthen Freedom of Expression” agree to the following Platform of Action for strengthening freedom of expression of all people in Central America:

Press release expressing concern about the deteriorating situation for media freedom in Yemen.

Press release on the killing of a human rights defender in Chechnya.

Press release on the verdict of the court case against Aung San Suu Kyi.

Press release on the welcoming of ARTICLE 19's recommendations.

Statement on the unraveling situation of freedom of expression in Venezuela.

ARTICLE 19 Oficina para México y Centroamérica, el Instituto de Derechos Humanos de la Universidad Centroamericana “José Simeón Cañas” (IDHUCA, El Salvador), la Asociación de Periodistas de El Salvador APES y Asociación de Radios y Programas Participativos de El Salvador ARPAS condenan las amenazas contra comunicadores y un defensor de derechos humanos en El Salvador.

Press release condemning the recent threats against community journalists and a human rights defender in El Salvador.

Press release on the launch of Simmering Under Ashes, a new publication and micro-site that explores how artists examine and challenge the situation in Burma.

Press release on Sudanese "Trouser Trial".

Press release on the publication of analysis of the Access to Information Bill in Brazil.

Press release welcoming UNHRC recommendations for Azerbaijan.

Press release on the impact of defamation law on freedom of expression in Thailand.

Statement calling on the international community to take effective action to bring the political conflict in Honduras to a peaceful resolution as soon as possible.

Press release on the recent mission to Honduras.

ARTICLE 19 condemns the conviction of Faramaz Novruzoglu and Sardar Alibeyli, editor-in-chief and deputy editor of Nota newspaper, and calls upon the Government of Azerbaijan to repeal all provisions relating to defamation from the Criminal Code.

As the United Nations Human Rights Committee (HRC) examines the Government of Azerbaijan’s commitment to human rights, ARTICLE 19 urgently calls attention to the ongoing and systematic abuses of the right to freedom of expression in that country.

For Consideration by the United Nations Human Rights Committee at its 96th Session, 13-31 July 2009.

Press release on the deteriorating press freedom in Sri Lanka.

Press release on a letter calling on the Polish President to Veto Media Law.

Press release on the killing on 15 July 2009 of Natalia Estemirova, a Chechen human rights activist and representative of the Memorial Human Rights Centre in the Chechen capital Grozny.

Press release welcoming the Supreme Court of Brazil holding that the Mayor of the Municipality of Sao Paulo could order the salary of all municipal civil servants to be put online.

Press release calling on the Government of Azerbaijan to immediately drop the politically-motivated charges of hooliganism against two journalists, Emin Milli and Adnan Hajizade, who are currently being held in pre-trial detention.

The Government of the United Kingdom has committed to decriminalising defamation by doing away with the common law offences of sedition, seditious libel and defamatory libel.

Press release calling attention to key freedom of expression issues in Mexico, including the State’s failure to protect journalist and human rights defenders from attacks.

Press release on the Superior Court of the State of Para, in the north of Brazil, ordering journalist Luiz Flavio Pinto to pay approximately US$15,000 for defaming Romulo Maionara, a deceased local businessman.

Press release on community broadcasters being criminally charged.

Press release welcoming the government decision on the media.

Press release on the unfolding coup in Honduras.

Press release on Azerbaijan and proposed legal amendments.

Press release on ARTICLE 19 celebrating the first meeting of a new International Board.

Press release regarding the landmark ruling of the High Court in Belfast in the case of investigative journalist, Suzanne Breen, which decided that a court order forcing her to hand over her notes would have threatened her life and the lives of her family, and compromised the protection of her sources.

Press release on the Right to Freedom of Expression of Activists Threatened by Homophobia.

Press release on 12 States Sign World’s First Treaty on Access to Information - What About the Other 35 Council of Europe Member States?

Press release on Journalists and Gambia Press Union Executive Members being detained.

Statement on the Blasphemy Amendment in Ireland.

Statement on the serious imminent risk in Azerbaijan to freedom of expression.

Press release on Aung San Suu Kyi's upcoming 64th birthday.

Press release on the detention leading Vietnamese human rights lawyer Le Cong Dinh.

Press release regarding the first criminal defamation case since the inauguration of the new president.

Press release on ARTICLE 19 benefiting from Norwegian Foreign Minister’s personal donation of book royalties.

Press release on Iran and the escalation of attacks and censorship after elections.

States Attack Human Rights Experts at UN Rights Body.

Press release on the occasion of World Environment Day, ARTICLE 19 and its partners in Bangladesh call on the Bangladesh government to take urgent action to improve strategies for public awareness and consultation around climate change.

Statement believing that the Armenian government must recognise the Human Rights Defenders’ Office of Armenia as an important actor protecting fundamental human rights.

Press release regarding an oral statement at the recent 45th session of the African Commission on Human and People’s Rights (ACHR), expressing the organisation’s concern about continuing violations of freedom of expression in The Gambia.

Press release on the UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Freedom of Opinion and Expression, Frank La Rue, coming under extraordinary attack while presenting his first annual report to the eleventh session of the Human Rights Committee in Geneva on 2 June 2009.

Press release concerned about the deteriorating climate for free expression in Yemen and urges the authorities to investigate the kidnapping of journalist Salah Jalal, and lift the suspensions imposed on several independent publications and websites since early May.

Press release congratulating the new prime minister of Nepal, and calling on the government to take decisive steps around freedom of expression.

Press release concerned that opposition candidates, contesting Iran’s presidential election on 12 June 2009, are being hampered in their campaigning by the Government’s intermittent blocking of social networking sites and closure of independent newspapers.

Press release on the preperation of a Note on the draft Sierra Leonean Right to Access Information Bill 2008.

Press release on analysis by ARTICLE 19 and Global Transparency Initiative on information disclosure at the World Bank.

Press release linked to ARTICLE 19 statement on Sudan at the Human Rights Council.

Press release about threats to the personal safety of journalist, Lydia Cacho.

Press release on the release by ARTICLE 19 of a Memorandum analysing the Yemeni government’s draft Information Law.

Press release welcoming the resolution on Freedom of Expression and the Right to Information adopted by the 120th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on 5-10 April 2009.

Press release on the Government of Bangladesh committing to issuing licenses for community radio stations.

Press release calling on the Government of Mexico and President Felipe Calderón Hinojosa to establish a committee to protect journalists and implement a comprehensive strategy to stop attacks on journalists and media workers.

Press release Calling for Expansion of Freedom of Expression Rights to be Integrated into the New Draft Constitution of Kenya.

On the occasion of 17 May, International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia, ARTICLE 19 announces the launch of a new project on freedom of expression, and sexual and gender identity.

Press release on the continued violence against journalists symptomatic of ongoing repression in the region.

Press release on the issue of a Joint Statement on Media and Elections.

Joint Statement on the Media and Elections.

Press release on the arrest of Aung San Suu Kyi.

Press release on access to information bill in Brazil.

Press release on the siege of Yemen newspaper.

Press release on the murder of journalist Carlos Ortega Melo Samper.

Press release on the decision announced by the UN Human Rights Committee in the case of Mavlonov and Sa'di v. Uzbekistan.

Press release on ARTICLE 19's support to the Vietnamese government in the drafting of new legislation on the right to information.

Press release on the publication of the Machakos Declaration in Kenya.

Press release on the launch of the Eastern Partnership.

Press release calling for the Yemeni government to immediately lift all forms of censorship on the media and return confiscated newspapers.

Press release on the rejection of Aung San Suu Kyi's appeal.

Press release on the launch of a handbook on the 2009 Right to Information Act on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, 3 May 2009.

Declaration of the Forum on Freedom of Expression in Kenya.

Press release on the Brazilian Supreme Court holding that the 1967 Press Law, adopted by a military government, was void as it breached the constitutional guarantee of freedom of expression.

Press release on World Press Freedom Day 2009.

Press release on two workshops in Nigeria.

Press release on the violent assault on prominent political cartoonist, Mario Robles, of the newspaper Noticias Voz e Imagen de Oaxaca in western Mexico.

Press release welcoming the Durban Review Conference final Outcome Document.

Press release on the publication of a legal analysis of the proposed changes to the Ukrainian law 'On Television and Radio Broadcasting'.

Press release on the launch of The Camden Principles on Freedom of Expression and Equality, a ground-breaking document that will guide legislators, policy-makers and civil society in balancing the rights to freedom of expression and equality.

Press release welcoming the announcement of a conference on communication.

Press release regarding the recent decision of the United States, Australia, New Zealand and the Netherlands to withdraw from the UN anti-racism conference, otherwise known as the Durban Review.

Joint Civil Society Declaration on Participation to the Durban Review Conference.

Statement on the approval of an incomplete reform to confront the prevailing impunity for crimes against journalists in the country.

Press release on the Durban Review Conference, to be held in Geneva on 20-24 April 2009.

Press release regarding the Sana’a bureau of Al Jazeera satellite channel which has recently received threats via text message.

Press release on the publication of a Note on the Draft Law of Sudan on Press and Printed Press Materials.

Press release on mass awareness campaign for the right to access information.

ARTICLE 19 press release condemning the climate of fear created by the Moldovan government, including the intimidation and censorship of dissenting voices and the media.

Press release on the release of analyses of the draft Law of Ukraine on Access to Public Information.

Press release on the announcement that a draft law on the right to information would be sent to Congress by the end of April.

Press release concern over the ten year prison sentence given to Thai blogger Suwicha Thakhor.

Press release on the abduction of Gladys Monterroso, a well-known Guatemalan lawyer, professor and politician.

Press release regarding amendments to Nepal’s Regulation on Film (Production, Exhibition and Distribution) 2057 (2001 AD).

Press release on the recent pattern of threats and attacks on journalists in Yemen.

Press release condemning the adoption of a resolution on "combating defamation of religions" by the 10th session of the UN Human Rights Council on Thursday 26 March.

Press release regarding ARTICLE 19's deep concern about a draft resolution on “combating defamation of religions”.

Statement on ARTICLE 19's concern of a draft resolution on “combating defamation of religions”.

Press release welcoming the opinion of the expert body of the UN announcing the irrefutable illegality of imprisoning democratically-elected Aung San Suu Kyi, and calling on the Burmese military regime to release her.

Press release regarding the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention releasing its opinion in the case of Egyptian blogger Kareem Amer.

Press release on writing to the British Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, along with members of the Cabinet and members of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights, to urge an amendment to UK legislation on criminal libel.

Press release on the preparation a Memorandum assessing the compatibility of a set of five draft laws on media regulation and the right to information.

Press release calling for an urgent investigation into the death of blogger Omid Reza Mirsayafi.

Press release on the preparation of a Note on the draft Broadcasting Authority Act for Dominica.

Press release expressing concern about a draft resolution on the right to freedom of opinion and expression which has been circulated by the Group of African States at the tenth session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.

Statement on ARTICLE 19's concern about a draft resolution on the right to freedom of opinion and expression circulated by the Group of African States at the tenth session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.

Press release on the request to the Human Rights Council to investigate cases of serious violations of journalists’ rights in Sri Lanka under the cloak of countering terrorism.

Joint statement on the situation in Sri Lanka.

Press release urging UN Human Rights Council members to vote against a resolution on “defamation of religions” at its regular session in Geneva this month.

Press release on the launch of Marco do Acesso (www.marco.artigo19.org), a web tool that facilitates access to Brazilian legal provisions on access to information.

Press release on ARTICLE 19 marking International Women’s Day on 8 March with the release of a report analysing the role and representation of women in the Yemeni media.

Press release on the one year anniversary of the imprisonment of Sri Lankan journalist Tissainayagam.

Joint press release on the one year anniversary of the imprisonment of Sri Lankan journalist Tissainayagam.

ARTICLE 19 press release condemning the intimidation, detention and censorship of human rights defenders in Sudan by the Sudanese Government of National Unity (GNU) and the country’s National Intelligence and Security Services (NISS).

Press release welcoming the release of prisoners but also noting Burma's blockade of the ASEAN human rights body.

Press release concerning cases brought against three Bahraini activists in relation to their publishing activities and speeches about the political situation in Bahrain.

Press release on the award of 12 fellowships to women journalists in Bangladesh to enable them to investigate issues relevant to their local communities.

Press release regarding Yemeni comedian and singer Fahd al Qarni court case tomorrow on yet more charges of “insulting Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh”.

Press release on the launch on Friday 13 February of an in-depth analysis of the Office of the Special Prosecutor for Crimes against Journalists (FEADP).

Statement regarding the decision of the Secretary of State for the Home Department to ban Geert Wilders, a member of the Dutch parliament, from travelling to the UK on the basis that “his statements about Muslims and their beliefs, as expressed in [his] film Fitna and elsewhere, would threaten community harmony and therefore public security in the UK” is in contravention with international and European human rights law on freedom of expression and should be reversed.

Press release regarding serious concerns with the draft Broadcast Law released by the Egyptian authorities.

Press release on the occasion of the Human Rights Council’s examination of Mexico as part of the Universal Periodic Review.

Press release on the Brazilian bill to Congress which would decriminalise the operation of a community radio without a license.

Press release urging the International Criminal Tribunal for Former Yugoslavia to take international standards on freedom of expression into account and to balance concerns for confidentiality and the importance of transparency in the case against Florence Hartmann.

Statement condemning the targeting of human rights activists.

Statement regarding the International Press Freedom and Freedom of Expression Mission (also known as the International Media Mission) visited Nepal from 5 to 8 February to undertake a rapid response assessment of the press freedom situation in the country.

Press release on the occasion of the fourth session of the Universal Periodic Review, which will examine Mexico for the first time, ARTICLE 19 submitted a report to the human rights council on the situation of freedom of expression, and the issue of impunity in the country.

Press release on ARTICLE 19 writing to Sheikh Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa, King of Bahrain, asking him to ensure that women’s rights activist, Ghada Jamsheer, is protected from harassment and guaranteed her right to free expression.

ARTICLE 19 press release condemning the attack on 22 January, in which a grenade was thrown at a window of one of the buildings of Rede Anhanguera de Comunicação (RAC) in Campinas.

Statement regarding the decision that the BBC took not to broadcast the Disaster Emergency Committee (DEC) appeal for donations in support of humanitarian aid efforts in Gaza.

Press release welcoming US President Barack Obama’s announcement on 21 January of new policies enhancing public access to government information, in one of his first official actions as President.

Press release regarding Lasantha Wickrematunga, Editor-in-Chief of The Sunday Leader, and his murder as he drove to work in Colombo on 8 January 2009.

Statement regarding the shocking murders of the lawyer Stanislav Markelov and the young journalist Anastasia Barburova on Monday brings Russia’s human rights record to a new low.

ARTICLE 19 press release condemning the Israeli Military's Continued Targeting of Media Personnel in Gaza and Supports International Calls for a UN investigation into the Attacks

ARTICLE 19 press release detailing the threat to press freedom in Mexico from criminal organisations in light of a recent attack on journalists in Monterrey; a situation worsened by stigmatisation from the government.

ARTICLE 19 press release welcoming the UN HRC resolution of 12 January which calls for “Free access of media to areas of conflict through media corridors” into Gaza and strongly condemns the IDF’s (Israeli Defence Force) targeting of media professionals there.

ARTICLE 19 press release calling upon the Israeli authorities to allow immediate and unrestricted foreign media access into the Gaza Strip in accordance with its international obligations on the right to freedom of expression and the right to access information

Press release calling on the parliament of Montenegro to adopt the draft law on Public Service Broadcasting.

Press release regarding the four special mandates on freedom of expression – the UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Opinion and Expression, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, the OAS Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression and the ACHPR (African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights) Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression and Access to Information – today issued a Joint Declaration on Defamation of Religions, and Anti-Terrorism and Anti-Extremism Legislation, with the assistance of ARTICLE 19.

Press release on ARTICLE 19's celebration of its twentieth anniversary with the launch of a groundbreaking publication Speaking Out for Free Expression in London.

Press release on the many Eritrean journalists and political opponents are still detained without charges for more than seven years.

Press release on the continual blockade of Gaza.

Press release on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, ARTICLE 19 launches a campaign to protect those that are at the forefront of reporting human rights abuses and informing the public about the state of the world.

Press release on the Juba Declaration.

Juba Declaration on the Deteriorating State of Freedom of Expression and Media Freedom in Sudan.

Press release on a new Submission outlining some of the international standards which should be taken into account in the legislative framework concerning digital switchover in Romania

Press release on the disappointment felt by civil society groups regarding the Council of Europes adoption.

Press release on the opaque broadcast licensing in Brazil.

Statement on the number of recent incidents in Nicaragua showing a worrying trend for freedom of expression.

ARTICLE 19 press release condemning the Israeli authorities’ decision to ban foreign journalists from entering Gaza and reporting on the worsening humanitarian crisis there.

Press release on the publication of an in-depth analysis of the draft Law of Moldova on State Secrets.

Press release on the rapidly deteriorating work environment for the press and human rights defenders in Khartoum, Sudan.

Press release welcoming the recommendation of an official report on ‘memory laws’ that no new laws on ‘historical truth’ and memory should be adopted.

Press release on the Council of Europe formally refusing to make public details of its plans to adopt, on 27 November, the much-criticised Convention on Access to Official Documents.

Statement on the constricting environment that the government of Swaziland is imposing on Freedom of Expression.

Statement on the increasing undermining of a free media in Nepal.

Statement on the deteriorating situation in Burma.

Press release on the family of journalist Luiz Carlos Barbon Filho who have been harassed a year and a half after he was murdered in Porto Ferreira.

Press release on how the public are kept in the dark on world’s first international treaty on access to information.

Press release demonstrating against the censorship and intimidation of Sudanese media in Khartoum.

Press release regarding the West African Broadcasting Regulators recently assembled in Dakar, Senegal for a training workshop on improving Broadcasting Policy and Regulation in the francophone zone.

Statement on the 250th day of detention of the journalist and human rights activist JS Tissainayagam.

Press release regarding the recent statement by the Bahraini Interior minister, Shaikh Rashid Bin Abdalla Al-Khalifa, reported in the local press, calling for the enforcement of Article 134 of the Bahraini Penal Code against any citizen who attends meetings, conferences or seminars abroad or meets with representatives of foreign countries, organizations or bodies to discuss the internal affairs of Bahrain, without government authorization.

Press release welcoming the commitment by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights’ (IACHR) to develop standards on the regulation of community broadcasting.

ARTICLE 19 press release expressing concern about a recent decision by the Azerbaijan National Television and Radio Council to effectively ban international radio stations from broadcasting on national frequencies.

ARTICLE 19 press release detailing its efforts along with several partners to urge the Bangladesh government to take immediate steps to establish the Information Commission

The Parliament of the Kenyan Coalition Government passed a Bill this month to establish a Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission (TJRC). This development was prompted by the widespread violence which followed the disputed Kenyan presidential elections of December 2007, during which over 1,100 people were killed, over 350,000 people were internally displaced and property worth millions of dollars was destroyed, in the country’s worst outbreak of ethnic and partisan conflict since independence.

ARTICLE 19 press release on its invite to participate in a roundtable on “Freedom of Expression and Diversity”, on occasion of the Feria de Comunicación Alternativa 08’

Information highlighting a creative-prize designed to highlight the use of arts in the promotion of human rights has brought to attention a forgotten frontline of artists defending their freedom of expression at great personal sacrifice.

ARTICLE19 was invited to participate in a roundtable on “Freedom of Expression and Diversity”, on occasion of the Feria de Comunicación Alternativa 08’ (Alternative Communicaion Fair 08’) that was held in Mexico City on October 23 and 24.

ARTICLE 19 press release welcoming the Bangladesh Right to Information Ordinance No. 50 of 2008 that was published in the Bangladesh Gazette on 20 October.

ARTICLE 19 press release highlighting the inadequate measures taken by Mexican authorities with regards to the attacks on the media and freedom of expression in general within the country

Press release on the Week for Democratization of Communications in Sao Paulo.

Press release on ARTICLE 19 and the International News Safety Institute (INSI) taking the lead on creating a culture of safety for journalists in the Americas.

Press release on the recently released analysis of the 2008 draft Kazakhstan Law on Publishing Activities.

Press release on the issuing of a set of Comments on the document “Important Points for Social Communication Law” (Points) produced by the Legislation Committee for Social Communication (KOLKOS) of Timor Leste.

Press release condemning the imprisonment of Uzbek journalist and human rights defender Salijon Abdurakhmanov.

Press release regarding meeting on censorship and state restrictions on press freedom in Belarus.

Press release on the public seminar and debate in Sao Paolo around the right to freedom of expression of teachers.

Press release on the recent victim of the Nicaraguan authorities’ repeated attempts to curb the activities of non governmental organisations in the country

Press release on ground-breaking seminar on freedom of expression and advocacy of religious hatred.

Press release welcoming the presidential pardon of Ibrahim Eissa.

Press release on the first ever regional media conference focusing on the dangers faced by journalists and other media professionals in the Americas.

Statement concerned about the recent amendments to the Armenian Law on Television and Radio.

Press release welcoming Resolution 1636 on the indicators for media in a democracy.

Press Release regarding the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) adapting unanimously a resolution expressing concern that the world’s first treaty intended to guarantee public access to information had significant flaws

ARTICLE 19 press release welcoming the adoption of the Trust, Justice and Reconciliation Commision (TJRC) by the Kenyan Government.

ARTICLE 19 press release condemning the imprisonment of 12 Syrian signatories of the 'Damascus Declaration'. Further calls are made to halt the crackdown

Press release on the first annual Trygve Lie Symposium convened at the International Peace Institute in New York.

Press release on the vicious assault on Ognyan Stefanov in Bulgaria.

Press release on the new government in Kathmandu implementing a new strategy for dealing with Tibetan protesters: threat of expulsion from Nepal.

Statement on the need for the case of Sri Lankan journalist J.S. Tissainyagam to be tried without delay, and for due process of law to be followed.

Press release advertising a parallel event to the 9th session of the Human Rights Council on “Defamation of Religion and Freedom of Expression in Context”.

Flyer advertising a parallel event at the UNHRC meeting in Geneva.

Press release calling on the Bangladesh government to release the final draft of the Right to Information Ordinance 2008.

Press release calling on Afghan President Hamid Karzai to intercede on behalf of former journalist Ahmed Ghous Zalmai and Mullah Qari Mushtaq, who were sentenced yesterday by a Kabul court to 20 years in prison for publishing a Dari translation of the Koran. Dari is the Farsi (Persian) dialect spoken in Afghanistan.

Press release criticising resolutions on ‘Defamation of Religion’ and calling on States not to support future resolutions of this sort on the basis that they justify excessive restrictions on freedom of expression.

Joint written statement submitted by ARTICLE 19 and the Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies.

Press release on the suspension of the publishing licences of two newspapers.

Statement regarding the death of Magomed Yevloev, owner of opposition news website www.ingushetiya.ru

Press release on a coalition's report on “Press Freedom: Shadow of Impunity and Violence”.

Press release welcoming the approval of access to information legislation in Chile.

Press release welcoming UN Human Rights Committee report highlighting several freedom of expression issues in the United Kingdom.

Statements concerning reports of obstructions placed on the free flow of information in the South Ossetia conflict, and believes that any long term prospect for peace requires all sides to adopt an information regime respecting diversity and pluralism.

Press release on the ongoing deterioration of press freedom in Senegal.

On 7 August 2008, the Inter-American Juridical Committee, an official body of the Organization of American States, adopted Resolution CJI/RES.147 (LXXIII-O/08) Principles on the Right of Access to Information. The Resolution, as its name suggests, sets out key principles governing the right to information, including recognition of access to information held by public bodies as a fundamental human right.

Press release commemorating the events of 8888.

Press release calling for the UK authorities to abandon new rules for censoring ex-diplomats.

Press release on the repressive draft law signed by the President of Belarus.

ARTICLE 19 press release reporting the expert statement in court by Toby Mendel of ARTICLE 19, defending the FOE rights of media workers for the Radio Caracas Television network (RCTV).

Statement on broken promises regarding the Olympics by the Chinese government.

Press release on the mounting reports that the Chinese government have limited access to information for journalists.

Press release on ARTICLE 19's participation in an Indonesian defamation court case.

Press release calling on the Mexican legislature to comply with the constitutional mandate on transparency and access to information.

Press release condemning the attacks on Nepalese journalists and activists during the weekend strikes and calling for the government to arrest and prosecute the perpetrators.

Condemnation of the attack on the home of Brazilian journalist Jeso Carneiro.

Press release calling on French President Nicolas Sarkozy not to underestimate human rights violations in Tunisia as he seeks to create a Union for the Mediterranean.

Press release on ARTICLE 19 and ArtVenture's launch of the Freedom to Create Prize

Press release welcoming the Supreme Court’s decision to release three protestors of Tibetan origin being detained for their involvement in organising daily protests against the Chinese regime, which have been increasing in the count down to the Olympics.

Press release condemning the arrest and prolonged detention without charge and without bail of two Greenpeace campaigners who exposed alleged embezzlement in the Japanese government-sponsored whaling programme in the Southern Ocean

Press release on the Moldovan President's reintroduction of a ceiling on pecuniary remedies for moral damages from defamation.

Press release highlighting recommended changes to South Sudanese draft media legislation.

Press release about ARTICLE 19 and the Yemen Female Media Forum launching a three-day training of media monitors with the aim of identifying gender biases in the Yemeni media and promoting women’s freedom of expression.

Press release highlighting concern that the proposed Draft Law on Mass Media imposes extensive restrictions.

Press release highlighting concern that the independence of France's Public Service Broadcaster, France Télévisions, is being threatened by President Sarkozy.

Press release highlighting concern that the regulator being proposed in a new draft Law on Electronic Communications for Montenegro lacks independence.

Media alert on ArtVenture Freedom to Create Prize launch

ARTICLE 19 Press Release calling on Brazilian electoral judges to cease the imposing of sanctions regarding the reporting of the 2008 municipal elections.

Press release welcoming the government's decision to approve a Right to Information Ordinance.

Statement on the occasion of Aung San Suu Kyi's 63rd birthday.

ARTICLE 19 expresses its condolences over the tragic killing of the National Union of Somali Journalists, NUSOJ Vice President Nasteh Dahir Farah.

Press release condemning the threat to investigative journalist, Fátima Monterrosa, for exposing corruption in the state of Tlaxcala.

Press release condemning the sentencing of the editor in chief of Al Shoura, Abdelkarim Al-Khaiwani, to six years in prison.

Press release on the need for freedom of expression in order to hold a valid election run-off in Zimbabwe.

Press release calling on the Olympic authorities and esteemed athletes attending the 100th anniversary of the 1908 British Olympics to work together to make London 2012 a truly Olympian event.

Press release condemning the military Junta's renewed detention of Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi and the arrest of twenty protestors who were calling for her release.

Press release highlighting progress of ARTICLE 19's Agenda for Change project in Nepal.

Press release condemning the Junta's attempts to suppress information on the manifest humanitarian disaster ahead of the UN Secretary General’s visit.

Press release condemning the attack on a Reporter from TV Dario who had been covering police involvement in corruption and extortion.

Press release welcoming Information Minister Sherry Rehman’s pledge to repeal laws stifling media freedom in Pakistan. The laws which have been the focus of a widespread media freedom campaign, were created under the PEMRA Ordinance amendments in 2007.

Press release on the 6th May assaults of reporters of the newspaper El Debate by agents of the Federal police, while covering the installation of a security checkpoint.

Press release condemning a series of judicial decisions prohibiting a march for the legalisation of marijuana in nine Brazilian capitals.

Press release reporting on a defamation seminar hosted by ARTICLE 19 and AJI in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The seminar called on countries in the region to abolish criminal defamation laws and to reform their civil defamation laws to bring them into line with international standards.

Press release welcoming the re-launch of the Future Media network in Lebanon on 13 May, five days after its forced closure.

ARTICLE 19 Press Release on the launch of the Media Coverage of North Caucus Conflicts report, that highlights the skewed and one sided nature on North Caucasus conflicts.

ARTICLE 19 Press Release condemning the closure of 6 media outlets in Lebanon and the attack of 2 others from affiliates of Hezbollah and the opposition party.

Press release expressing concern over the decision by the Moroccan authorities to stop the broadcasting of a daily news programme from the Rabat office of al-Jazeera.

Press release urging the Burmese junta to respect and fulfill the free flow of information and put an immediate end to the current delays in delivering assistance in the aftermath of last week’s cyclone.

Press release condemning the guidelines issued by the International Olympic Committee to National Olympics Committees on restrictions to the free expression of Olympic athletes.

Press release condemning as wholly insufficient recent moves by the Turkish government to amend the infamous Article 301 of the Turkish Penal Code.

Joint press release condemning the government’s attempt to silence the Egyptian media by imprisoning three newspaper editors.

Joint statement from the International Mission on Attacks against Journalists and Media which took place from 20-25 April 2008.

ARTICLE 19 expresses concern regarding proposed amendments to Mexico City’s Access to Information law, some of which do not comply with international standards.

Press release announcing the beginning of a 5 day international press freedom fact-finding mission in Mexico.

Press release calling on the Nepali authorities to stop attacking demonstrators who are protesting in Nepal against Chinese actions in Tibet, and to cease harrassing journalists who are covering the protests.

Press release condemning Tesco’s tactic of issuing defamation writs against those who dare to criticise its aggressive expansion plans in Thailand.

Press release expressing alarm at the recurring attacks against freedom of expression in Yemen.

Press release welcoming the release of Iraqi Associated Press photographer Bilal Hussein and British Journalist Richard Butler.

Press release on the recommendation by the UN Human Rights Council that Brazil should adopt an access to information law.

Press release expressing concern at the continuing abuses of the right to free expression of journalists, human rights defenders and NGOs in Russia, and with the renewed scrutiny and targeting of NGOs activities and international NGOs.

Pronunciamiento Conjunto al Gobierno mexicano sobre la muerte de dos locutoras comunitarias.

Press release calling on the Zimbabwean government to release the results of the elections which they have been withholding for two weeks.

Joint statement submitted to the Mexican government on the death of two community broadcasters.

Press release condemning the murder to two young community broadcasters in Oaxaca.

Press release condemning the steps taken by China to pressurise Nepal to prevent Tibetan protests.

Press release announcing the publication of a French version of the African Regulators Training Manual.

Press release announcing the publication of a submission on the draft right to information ordinance.

Press release expressing concern regarding the decision taken by the Egyptian State-run satellite

Press release calling on all those attending the Olympic Torch Ceremony in London on 6 April to wear dark red or another symbol of protest to highlight the Chinese government’s disregard of freedom of expression.

Joint press release condemning the resolution passed on March 28 by a majority of the member states of the UNHRC which amends the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression.

Petition signed by 40 civil society organisations from around the world, calling on the Human Rights Council to protect the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on freedom of expression and reject the recent proposed amendment.

Joint press release calling on the Human Rights Council to protect the terms of reference of the Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression, and reject the amendment proposed by the Organisation of the Islamic Conference (OIC).

Press release condemning the arrest of a large number of demonstrators conducting peaceful demonstrations in Kathmandu against the 'repression' carried out by the Chinese government in Tibet.

Press release condemning the Chinese authorities’ brutal crackdown on Tibetans in Lhasa and the imposition of restrictions and controls on freedom of expression.

Press release outlining concern at the information embargo on members of a community radio and harassment of an access to information activist.

Statement expressing deep concern at the proposal at the Human Rights Council to prevent the Special Rapporteur on the Promotion and Protection of the Right to Freedom of Opinion and Expression from examining issues involving “defamation of religion”.

Press release calling on the Iraqi authorities to take serious action to protect the right of journalists to express themselves freely, and in doing so honour their lives, rather than prepare their graves.

Press release condemning the intimidation of journalists on 10 March 2008 in Paraná.

Joint ARTICLE 19 and Reporters Without Borders press release welcoming the decision by the Council of Europe parliamentarians to look into freedom of speech of Olympic athletes and hold a public hearing on the issue.

Press release strongly condemning the recurring attacks against freedom of the expression in Yemen and supporting the local campaign for freedom of expression hosted by the Sisters’ Arab Forum for Human Rights.

Press briefing expressing deep concern at the steadily deteriorating situation of media freedom in Azerbaijan.

Press release on the 20th anniversary of Burma’s Human Rights Day, reviewing the current state of freedom of expression in the country.

Joint press release on a public hearing of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights on illegitimate restrictions to freedom of expression.

Press release condemning the latest attempts by Sudanese authorities to silence dissenting voices and intimidate, censor and harass the Sudanese media.

Press release condemning the abuses committed by military police officers against journalists covering a raid to remove peasants occupying a farm at the frontier with Uruguay.

Press release launching ARTICLE 19's International Women's Day publication

Press release welcoming the overwhelming vote yesterday by the UK House of Lords to abolish the common law crimes of blasphemy and blasphemous libel.

Press release announcing the publication of a statement on impunity for press crimes.

Statement on the state of emergency declared in Armenia for the period 1 – 20 March 2008 and its grave consequences for freedom of expression of the mass media, political parties, non-governmental organisations and citizens of Armenia.

Press release welcoming Arab Human Rights organisations objection to the Arab League Charter for satellite TV.

Press release hailing the Lebanese National Audio-Visual Council and 34 Arab Human rights organisations who have voiced their condemnation of the ‘Principles for Organizing Satellite TV in the Arab World’ charter agreed last month.

Press release welcoming the Chinese government’s recent efforts to combat pollution through enabling access to environmental information.

Joint press release from the Tunisia Monitoring Group of which ARITCLE 19 is a member, condemning the treatment at the hands of customs officials of human rights activists Sihem Bensedrine and Omar Mestiri.

Press release expressing strong concern at current trends towards the application of unduly restrictive legislation on freedom of expression and physical attacks and harassment of non-governmental organisations and independent media.

Joint press release announcing the launch of a report on Kenya’s media coverage of its post-election crisis. The report indicates that Kenya’s media has been low-key, even timid in their reporting of the country’s political crisis.

Joint press release calling on the European Steering Committee for Human Rights to address concerns on the European Convention on Access to Official Documents.

Press release expressing sadness and condemnation at the assassination of Mr. Shehab El Tamimi, President of the Iraqi Syndicate of Journalists.

Press release on the Supreme Court's decision to suspend 20 articles of the Press Law deemed incompatible with the Constitution.

Press release condemning the imprisonment of a human rights defender and teacher in Brazil for criticising the conditions of a jail.

Joint press release calling on the European Olympic Committee to ensure the freedom of expression of athletes while at the Beijing Olympics this summer.

Press release announcing the publication of an analysis of the draft Media Bill. The analysis highlights that despite some positive provisions, the law imposes repressive content restrictions for periodicals and establishes a seriously overbroad regime for the rights of correction and reply.

Press release condemning the attack against two photographers by demonstrators who accused them of being spies for the government.

Press release condemning the adoption of the ‘Principles for Organising Satellite TV in the Arab World’ charter which attempts to muzzle what has become the main source of independent news and information in the region.

Press release condemning the adoption of the Arab Charter for satellite TV.

ARTICLE19 Press Release highlighting concern against recent attacks on the media in Yemen, including physical attacks against property, blockage of websites and death threats.

Press release calling on the British Olympic Association not to take measures that could restrict the freedom of expression of British athletes while taking part in the Beijing Olympic Games.

Press release regarding how twenty years ago this month, on 14 February 1989, the Ayatollah Khomeini pronounced a fatwa on the British writer, Salman Rushdie, after the publication of his book The Satanic Verses.

Press release on the continued danger that so many media workers currently face in the East and Horn of Africa.

Press release regarding the hosting of a major conference yesterday in Kathmandu launching the joint publication, An Agenda for Change: The Right to Freedom of Expression in Nepal.

Press release launching a joint analysis of Nepal’s newly adopted Right to Information Act 2007 and urging the Nepalese authorities to take steps to redress the shortcomings of the law.

Press release announcing the launch of ARTICLE 19's new report

Press release condemning the wave of civil defamation lawsuits filed by Evangelical Church members against journalist Elvira Lobato and her employer, the newspaper Folha de S. Paulo.

Press release expressing concern at the selective application of Internet regulations and the suspension of major independent websites in Kazakhstan.

Press release urging an Estonian court to uphold the right to freedom of expression in the criminal trial of four ethnic Russians charged with inciting public disorder.

Press release expressing concern about the current situation of freedom of expression, in particular the recent harassment and maltreatment against media members by the government and armed forces.

Press release on regarding the ARTICLE 19 submission to the Inquiry into press standards, privacy and libel being undertaken by the Culture, Media and Sport Committee of the UK Parliament.

Press release expressing concern at the new media advisory from the Philippine Department of Justice, warning media workers to obey ‘lawful orders’ during emergencies.

Statement from the International Press Freedom Mission to Nepal of which ARTICLE 19 is a member. The statement raises serious concerns about press freedom violations taking place throughout the country.

Press release announcing the launch of ARTICLE 19's interactive web portal on access to information in Brazil.

Press release announcing the provision of a Submission to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) on its Public Information Policy (PIP), as part of a consultation aimed at reviewing the PIP.

Press release announcing the release of an analysis of the draft Media Law of Somalia against international standards on freedom of expression.

Press release condemning the recent crackdown on political opponents and dissenting voices in Syria.

Press release expressing concern at the criminal investigation into nine leading women’s rights defenders in Nicaragua.

Press release condemning the assassination of journalist, Walter Lessa de Oliveira who was shot four times in the head as he was standing at a bus stop in Maceió, Alagoas state.

Press release condemning the assassination of media owner, José Fernando Gonzáles.

Press release announcing the launch of a new report entitled

Press release condemning the ban placed on live radio and television programmes issued on 30 December following the outbreak of riots against alleged vote-rigging and the controversial re-election of Mwai Kibaki.

Press release outlining ARTICLE 19's concerns regarding the current freedom of information draft legislation.

Press release expressing concern about the pending civil law suit against Montenegro’s Vijesti newspaper.

Press release condemning the kidnapping of media owner, Juan Pablo Solis and the murder of reporter, Gerardo Israel Garcia Pimentel.

Press release condemning the murder of Miguel Angel Amaya, of the radio programme Sabana, and calls upon the Guatemalan State to undertake a full investigation in the name of freedom of expression.

Press release announcing the release of a joint declaration by the four special mandates on freedom of expression.

Press release launching a global mapping tool that charts the widespread use of criminal defamation and unacceptable numbers of people imprisoned there under.

Press release announcing the launch of a joint fact-finding mission report on the current state of media freedom in Turkey.

Press release launching a Guidebook aimed at supporting impartial, accurate and public oriented media coverage of national and local elections in Kenya.

Press release welcoming the launch of a public television, but also urging Brazilian legislators to ensure that the upcoming law regulating the public broadcasting company guarantees its independence and diversity.

Press release announcing the launch of a media assessment for sudan and a National Roundtable meeting of Sudanese stakeholders in Nairobi to discuss the draft Sudan Media Laws.

Press release expressing ARTICLE 19 and Index on Censorship's concern at the continued assault on press freedom in Egypt.

Press release announcing the launch of a documentary co-sponsored by ARTICLE 19 calling for greater transparency in the gold mining industry.

Press release strongly condemning the latest attack against access to information advocate, Alberto Capella.

Press release announcing the release of a report on defamation law and practice in Russia.

Statement expressing alarm at the recent violent suppression of freedom of expression and assembly in the Russian Federation, just a few days ahead of parliamentary elections.

Press release strongly condemning the latest attack against journalist João Alckmin and urging the Brazilian authorities to investigate the case promptly and to bring to justice those responsible.

Press release celebrating the appointment of former ARTICLE 19 Executive Director, Baroness D’Souza as leader of the second largest group in the Upper House, the 200 plus Independent Crossbench Peers.

Press release announcing the release of a submission to the UN Human Rights Council Universal Periodic Review. The submission outlines concerns with recent curbs on freedom of expression and makes recommendations for urgent action.

Press release announcing ARTICLE 19's submission on the state of freedom of expression in Brazil to the United Nations Human Rights Council Universal Periodic Review.

Press release announcing the release of

Press release on a symposium attended by ARTICLE 19 on art and censorship in the Middle East which included discussion of taboos, limits of tolerance and rights to free artistic expression in Arab societies.

Press release on the postponement by the Council of Europe's Steering Committee on Human Rights of the adoption of the draft European Convention on Access to Official Documents.

Press release expressing concern about the suppression of peaceful demonstrations and the closure of several media outlets in Georgia.

Press release calling for amendments to the constitutional reform approved on 2 November by the National Assembly which would make it far easier to impose a state of emergency, during which freedom of expression could be limited.

ARTICLE 19 press release supporting a collective appeal for stronger freedom of expression adherence in Bahrain.

Press release on the launch of the Australian Right to Know Coalition’s Report of the Independent Audit into the State of Free Speech in Australia which underlines an increasing culture of secrecy and legislation limiting freedom of expression.

Press release expressing alarm at the grave attacks on freedom of expression, including the arrest of hundreds of journalists, judges, lawyers and human rights activists, and the temporary closure of private broadcasters.

Press release announcing the launch of the Khartoum Advocacy Centre blog: a virtual forum for discussion and debate on issues relating to freedom of expression, censorship and media law in Sudan.

Joint press release condemning the murder of Journalist Carlos Salgado and calling for an immediate investigation into the murder and prosecution of those responsible.

Press release urging the UN to address free speech concerns during its audit of the UK's compliance with the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR).

Joint press release welcoming the UK Prime Minister’s commitment, set out in yesterday’s speech on liberty, to implement many of the proposals set out in our joint ten-point plan for an open government, originally published in June 2007.

Press release calling for the ban on women's rights activist, Ghada Jamsheer, to be lifted. At present a restriction exists preventing her from appearing in the media, both printed and broadcast.

Press release announcing the launch of a manual in both Arabic and English for Arab journalists on freedom of information and investigative journalism.

Press release expressing grave concern at the sentencing of two journalists under Article 301 of the Penal Code for allegedly

A Press Release reporting on a Defamation workshop in Thailand that was held jointly by Article 19 and the National Press Council of Thailand with the support of the British Foreign and Commonwealth Officer

Press release announcing the launch of a report on the status of freedom of expression in Niger.

Press release on the refusal by a Council of Europe drafting group to consider civil society recommendations for improvements to the text of what is set to become the world's first generalised treaty in the area of access to information.

Press release detailing a workshop held in Bangkok on

Press release on a Global Transparency Initiative workshop held in Manila on the Transparency Charter for International Financial Institutions: Claiming our Right To Know.

Press release calling for transparency in the appointment of the new Director of national university, UNAM.

Press releasing condemning the murder of three newspaper workers and ongoing threats and intimidation of journalists in the Oaxaca region.

Press release expressing serious concern about the recent eight month jail sentence and fine imposed on Angolan editor Felisberto da Grâça Campos accused of defamation.

Press release announcing the launch of a civil society campaign to demand transparency and participation in the attribution of public licenses for the exploitation of broadcasting services in Brazil.

Press release condemning the court decision to expel the officially acknowledged opposition party of the Tunisian ruling party; the Tunisian Progressive Democratic Party (PDP), and the PDP’s official newspaper Al-Mawkef from their premises.

Press release providing an update of the Issa Ibrahim case. A further eight charges against Egyptian editor, Issa Ibrahim, were announced in court. The case has now been adjourned for three weeks.

Press release announcing the submission of a statement to the UN Human Rights Council concerning the recent violent crackdown on protests and attacks on freedom of expression.

Statement submitted to the UN Human Rights Council urging decisive UN action on Burma following last week’s violent crackdown on mass peaceful protests.

Joint statement celebrating International Right to Know day and reviewing right to know developments in 2007.

Joint press release calling for a day of solidarity and prayer for the people of Myanmar on 29 September 2007.

Statement endorsed by Asian and European participants to the 8th informal Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) seminar on human rights, “freedom of expression”, gathered in Seam Reap, Cambodia, expressing grave concern on the recent developments in Myanmar/Burma.

Joint press release condemning the recent spate of prosecutions of independent media professionals in Egypt and call upon the Egyptian government to urgently improve protection of freedom of the press.

ARTICLE 19, Index on Censorship and English PEN welcome the release of Ali Shakeri from Evin Prison, which marks the end of the prolonged detention of 3 Iranian-American citizens without formal charge.

Press release calling for urgent revision of the Council of Europe’s draft Convention on access to information.

Press release urging the United Nations to take immediate and affirmative action in the light of today’s violent crackdown on thousands of peaceful protestors in Burma.

Press release calling for international solidarity as more than one hundred thousand Burmese take to the streets in peaceful demonstration against Burma’s military regime.

Joint press release welcoming the release of Dr. Kian Tajbakhsh and calling for the immediate release of Mr Ali Shakeri.

Press release celebrating the success of Noseweek, a monthly investigative satirical journal, in defending its cause of freedom of expression at Cape Town’s High Court.

Press release condemning the assassination of MP Antoine Ghanem in Sin el-Fil and the killing of bystanders on Wednesday 19 September, east of Beirut.

Public Statement by ARTICLE 19's Executive Director, Dr Agnes Callamard on the current freedom of expression and human rights situation in Burma.

Press release announcing the release of a joint submission to the Sri Lankan Ministry of Mass Media and Information on its Proposed National Media Policy (draft Policy).

Press release expressing concern about the secret session for voting of the Senator’s impeachment.

Press release urging immediate amendments to the draft Press Law, currently before parliament.

Press release announcing the release of a letter to the newly elected President of Turkey calling for the abolition of Article 301 of the Turkish Penal Code.

Statement warning that the world’s first generalised treaty to guarantee the right of access to information, currently being drafted by the Council of Europe, risks falling below prevailing European standards.

Press release urging the Commissioner for Human Rights to Raise Freedom of Expression Concerns in Azerbaijan.

Press release urging the international community to unite with the Burmese people in the spirit of Aung San Suu Kyi by taking peaceful action towards the restoration of freedom of expression and democracy in Burma.

Statement expressing concern about the harassment and seizure of computers of the Nizhny Novgorod Foundation to Support Tolerance.

Press release expressing concern following a recent freedom of expression fact-finding mission in Brazil.

Press release condemning the abduction and physical assault of journalist Abdul Karim al-Khaiwani.

Statement protesting the new measures taken against human rights activist Stanislav Dmitrievsky.

Joint press release welcoming the release on conditional bail of Dr Haleh Esfandiari and calling for the immediate release of Dr. Kian Tajbakhsh and Mr Ali Shakeri.

Press release announcing the launch of a report on the areas of progress and of continuing concern regarding the protection of free speech in Iraq in 2006 and 2007.

Statement of the International Press Freedom and Freedom of Expression Mission to Nepal calling for an end to attacks on the press.

Press release exposing the attempt of the Congolese President’s son to remove incriminating documents from the public eye.

Press release announcing the second meeting of the Media Law Working Group, a group of Yemeni MPs, public officials, representatives of the Journalists' Syndicate and leading human rights advocates.

Press release calling on the Council of Europe to reinforce its proposed European Convention on Access to Official Documents.

Joint Statement on the draft Chilean Access to Government-Held Information Bill including a recommendations on amendments.

Press release calling on the Senate to confirm the adoption of the Community Broadcasting Bill, approved by the House of Representatives of Uruguay in June.

Press release detailing the successful outcome of the Defamation Case against Russia held in Strasbourg.

Press release announcing the release of a report identifying substantial shortcomings in Angola’s electoral and media laws.

Press release detailing a submission to the EU Commission, calling on it to bring EU rules on access to information in line with international standards.

Press release calling for the improvement of four draft media laws in Sudan

Joint press release urging the Inter-American Commission to address problems of broadcast regulation in the Americas.

Press release launching the new report

Press release expressing concern at the proposed amendments to extremism legislation already approved by the Russian Parliament which, if signed by the President will further restrict freedom of expression.

Press release announcing ARTICLE 19's submission to the Organisation of American States (OAS) on international standards regarding broadcast regulation.

Press release announcing the release of an analysis of the draft Thai Public Service Broadcasting Agency Act.

Press release announcing the release of a report on access to information as an instrumental right for empowerment.

Press release announcing the launch of the report Access to Information and its Impact on Peoples' Lives.

Press release condemning the blatant and unjustified harassment of Journalists and Human rights activists, Faisal Elbagir, Lemiaa el-Jaily and Sabah Mohammad Adam by government security forces.

Press release by ARTICLE 19 calling for the immediate release or charge of a journalist detained in Sana'a, Yemen.

Press release welcoming the release of BBC Journalist Alan Johnston after 114 days of captivity.

Press release announcing the agreement of a code of ethics for the media in Southern Sudan.

ARTICLE 19 has published a report and country action plan that identifies key areas where freedom of expression in Mauritania can be improved.

Press release annoucing the release of a report on Gender-sensitive reporting in Iraq available in both English and Arabic.

Press release outlining the progress of the media law task force first session.

Statement on the necessity of securing rule of law and security in Iraq. This statement was produced in the aftermath of an ARTICLE 19 and UNDP training of Iraqi journalists on freedom of information and investigative journalism.

ARTICLE 19, English PEN and Index on Censorship challenge the incoming Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, to put flesh on the bones of his commitment to open government.

A 10 Point Plan for Open Government in the United Kingdom, issued by ARTICLE 19, English PEN and Index on Censorship.

Press release condemning the government's radical move of blocking access from within Sri Lanka to the well-respected news website TamilNet.

Press release marking the 62nd birthday of pro-democracy freedom fighter and ARTICLE 19 honorary board member, Aung San Suu Kyi. ARTICLE 19 calls all governments to take action to secure Suu Kyi's release and that of all other political prisoners in Burma.

ARTICLE 19 has collaborated in a joint open letter to the Iranian Ambassador to the UK calling for the immediate release of three US-Iranian citizens who are being held on charges of espionage.

Press release urging the São Paulo Court to abide by Brazil’s international obligations in the review of a one year sentence for defamation handed down to Professor Emir Sader for an article in which he criticised the politician, Jorge Bornhausen.

Press release calling for the acquittal of Al Jazeera journalist Howaida Taha, who was sentenced to six months imprisonment and forced labour in May 2007 and whose appeal will be heard this Saturday, June 16.

Press release strongly condemning the attack against Mexican journalist Misael Sánchez and protests the lack of security and protection afforded to journalists in Mexico.

Press release calling for the immediate release of three U.S.-Iranian citizens charged by the Iranian authorities with espionage. ARTICLE 19 urges its partners, contacts and supporters to sign on to the petitions to free Dr. Kian Tajbakash, Haleh Esfandiari and Ali Shakeri.

Press release welcoming the Supreme Court's decision to strike down the proposed amendments to the TV and Radio law enacted by parliament.

Press release mourning the assassination of ARTICLE 19's colleague and friend Sahar Alhaydarey, an Iraqi journalist, who was murdered in her home town of Mosul.

Press release announcing the launch of a report on media freedom in Mexico in 2006. The report demonstrates a worrying and severe escalation of violence and is the worst year on record for freedom of the press in Mexico.

Press release condemning the sentencing of journalists Rovshan Kebirli and Yashar Agazadeh of the Baku-based opposition newspaper Muhalifet to two and half years imprisonment for defaming Jalal Aliyev, President Ilham Aliyev’s uncle and an MP.

Statement on the new provisions for the Appointment of Members of the National Commission on Television and Radio.

Press release marking the renewal date of the house arrest of Aung San Suu Kyi, the renowned democracy freedom fighter, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and ARTICLE 19 honorary board member.

Press release announcing the release of a comprehensive thematic report on human rights violations in Zimbabwe between 1996 and 2006.

Press release calling on members of the Bulgarian National Assembly not to pass proposed amendments which would substantially weaken the national system for access to information. The letter was endorsed by 68 organisations and individuals from around the world.

Joint press release by ARTICLE 19 and Index on Censorship condemning the appalling attacks on several members of the Zimbabwean Law Society on Tuesday 8th May.

Press release urging reconsideration of the adoption of the Computer Related Offences Act which poses a serious threat to online expression.

Press release arguing that the imprisonment of David Keogh and Leo O'Conner under the Official Secrets Act and the subsequent gagging order issued against the media sends a clear signal that government secrecy remains strong.

Press release on a memorandum released by ARTICLE 19 highlighting the failure of the new draft Constitution of Montenegro to provide effective guarantees for freedom of expression.

ARTICLE 19 has released a new publication, “Guide for a campaign in favour of the right to access to information in Latin America” in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Press release expressing concern at two acts of prior censorship which violate the country's constitution and international obligations, both of which have been carried out in the past two weeks.

Press release issued on World Press Freedom Day reiterating ARTICLE 19’s commitment to securing freedom of expression in Iraq.

Press release expressing concern at the imprisonment of the Journalist Eynulla Fatullayev for Defamation.

Press release protesting the sentencing of Journalist Umida Niyazova.

Academics urger for greater pluralism and diversity in African media at a meeting organised by ARTICLE 19 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Press release condemning the Zimbabwean government’s decision to move to cancel all registration certificates of non-government organisations (NGOs).

Press release announcing the release of a report on the seminar “Access to Information as a Tool for Social Change”.

Press release expressing concern about the kidnapping of journalist Saúl Martínez Ortega, Editor of Diario de Agua Prieta, which took place on 16 April 2007 in Agua Prieta, Sonora.

ARTICLE 19 strongly protests the conviction yesterday of Uighur activist Ablikim Abdiriyim, allegedly for separatist acts resulting from his peaceful exercise of the right to freedom of expression through the Internet.

Press release announcing the outcome of a recent workshop in which it was revealed that Kenyans are experiencing a significant lack of information and input on the use of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF).

Press release condemning the assassination of Mexican journalist, Amado Ramirez Dillanes.

Press release announcing the release of an analysis of the Preliminary Draft Inter-American Convention Against Racism and all Forms of Discrimination and Intolerance. The analysis also points to the vastly overbroad regime for dealing with racist speech in the draft Convention.

Press release by ARTICLE 19 urging reform of the draft Computer-Related Offences Commission Act currently being developed by the Thai authorities.

Press release detailing concerns expressed in a letter by ARTICLE 19 to the OSCE Chairman in Office.

Statement on initiatives to enhance freedom of expression in Kyrgyztan

Press release announcing the renewed commitment by members of the Freedom of Information Coalition, and the decision to reinstate suspended members.

Press release urging freedom of expression principles to be upheld in the draft media law as argued in a recent presentation to the Religious and Cultural Affairs Commission of the Afghan National Assembly.

Press release announcing the publication of ARTICLE 19's campaigning tool 'Defamation ABC' in Arabic, French, Russian and Spanish translations.

Press release on ARTICLE 19's release of an analysis of the draft Media Services Bill of Tanzania. This Bill was published in March 2007, and is expected to be introduced in the Tanzanian Parliament in April of this year.

Press release announcing the release of a key resource for anyone with an interest in promoting freedom of expression, particularly in the Central Asian republics, but also more widely.

Press release condemning the sentencing of newspaper Walf Grand-Place and two of its journalists.

Final statement from the first meeting of the Media Law Working Group. The statement commits to the discussion and formulation of proposals for progressive reform of Yemen’s laws affecting the media.

Press release announcing a joint advisory released by media leaders and professional organisations in Nigeria, urging an increase in issues coverage.

Today, as the UN Human Rights Committee begins its audit of Sudan’s compliance with the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, ARTICLE 19 has submitted a Report on Sudan, highlighting the problems of violence against journalists and the restrictive regulatory regime for the media.

Press release urging the UN Committee to address defamation and other freedom of expression concerns highlighted in the ARTICLE 19 report submitted to the committe.

Press release announcing the upcoming inaugural 2-day meeting of the Media Law Working Group to debate the future of media regulation.

Press release outlining the release of a Note analysing ARTICLE 19's concerns with the draft Broadcasting Bill.

Press release detailing the meeting of key Iraqi stakeholders to debate media regulatory policy in Iraq.

Article 19's assessment of the situation of press freedom in Mexico.

Press release announcing the release of a Comment analysing the provisions in the January 2007 Interim Constitution of Nepal which affect freedom of expression, freedom of the media and the right to information.

Press release expressing serious concern about the proposed criminal code provisions which presents a grave threat to freedom of expression and information.

Press release detailing the release of a statement calling for a review of the Kenyan Ministry of Information and Communications Draft Freedom of Information policy.

Press release announcing the release of a Memorandum analysing Israel's 1965 Broadcasting Authority Law.

Press release condemning the continued detention of the Uzbek journalist and human rights defender Umida Niyazova.

Press release concerning the release of a report by ARTICLE 19 and the Center for Independent Journalism, entitled 'A Haze of Secrecy', on access to environmental information in Malaysia.

Press release expressing concern at the charges brought against French magazine Charlie Hebdo for “public insults against a group of people because they belong to a religion”, based on the magazine's decision to republish Danish cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed.

Press release announcing the release of an official statement that calls for the proposed freedom of information bill to be enacted in advance of the upcoming April elections.

As part of the International Press Freedom and Freedom of Expression Mission to Sri Lanka, ARTICLE 19 urges the Sri Lankan authorities to allow newsprint and ink to be transported into Jaffna, so that the city’s publications are able to carry out their vital activity of informing the public.

Joint press release expressing extreme concern about MP David Maclean's bill to exempt Parliament and MPs’ correspondence from the Freedom of Information Act.

Ahead of the Senegalese presidential elections on February 25, ARTICLE 19 publishes a report on the state of freedom of expression in Senegal.

Joint action by all 16 members of the IFEX-TMG (International Freedom of Expression - Tunisia Monitoring Group), appealing to incoming UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, to remind the Government of Tunisia of its international obligations.

Press release sharply condemning the murder of Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink.

Statement calling on the Federal Supreme Court to reverse the decision to close the ‘Russian-Chechen Friendship Society’ (RCFS).

Press release expressing concern about the interim Thai government which is attempting to muzzle the broadcast media, in particular by warning them not to broadcast messages by former Prime Minister Thaksin, and threatening repercussions for any failure to comply.

Press release on the statement of recommendations made by the Freedom of Expression Special Interest Working Group during NGO Forum at the 41st Ordinary Session of the ACHPR in Accra, Ghana

Press release on the 2006 Joint Statement by the UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Opinion and Expression, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, the OAS Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression and the ACHPR Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression.

Press release detailing the launch of ARTICLE 19's new campaign on internet censorship in Iran, 'Persian Impediment'.

Press release annoucing the release of an analysis of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s (EBRD) Public Information Policy.

Press release detailing the release of an analysis of Nepal's draft Right to Information Bill by ARTICLE 19's Law Programme.

Press release calling on authorities in the Netherlands to adopt legislation guaranteeing the right of journalists to protect their sources.

Press release detailing ARTICLE 19's joint letter to the Turkish authorities calling for an abolition of Article 301 of the penal code. The letter was submitted in support of the European Commission's recent demand for Turkey to meet its commitments specifically by amending or repealing article 301.

Statement outlining the case of Boris Stomakhin, editor of Moscow-based monthly Radikalnaya Politika who, has been sentenced to five years imprisonment for incitement to ethnic hatred.

A new report which examines the Russian authorities' secrecy over environmental issues and demonstrates that thousands of people's lives are consequently in serious danger, has today been launched.

Press release announcing ARTICLE 19's issue of a statement to the African Commission’s Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression to investigate human rights violations in Eritrea.

Press release detailing a submission by ARTICLE 19 and two other civil society organisations to the Group of Experts on Access to Official Documents of the Council of Europe, which is currently elaborating a binding treaty in the area of access to information.

In a letter sent today to the UN Security Council, ARTICLE 19 urged the Council to take immediate steps to pass a binding resolution calling for an end to the gross human rights abuses in the country including violations of freedom of expression and the continued detention of democracy pioneer and honorary ARTICLE 19 board member, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi.

Press release supporting the initiative taken by the Kimberley Process, to put Ghana on probation for the certification for export of illicit diamonds originating from Cote d’Ivoire.

Joint statement by ARTICLE 19 and Greenpeace Russia outlining concerns at the proposed amendments to Russian environmental legislation, which, if adopted, would have an adverse impact on access to environmental information and public participation in decision-making.

Press release detailing the launch of a checklist designed for civil society organisations who wish to conduct analyses of the implementation status of the African Union’s ‘Declaration of Principles on Freedom of Expression in Africa’.

Press release concerning the UNDP Public Information and Documentation Oversight Panel's refusal, in its first ever decision, to provide any of the information requested.

condemns the decision by the Court of Nizhny Novgorod to close the Russian NGO ‘Russian-Chechen Friendship Society’ (RCFS).

ARTICLE 19 calls on the French authorities to scrap proposals to adopt a law prohibiting any denial of the 1915 Armenian genocide.

ARTICLE 19 has prepared an extensive analytical report on the two Bills within the framework of international standards governing the right of freedom of expression.

ARTICLE 19 launches its new publication Unveiled: Art and Censorship in Iran. This unique report combines insights from first-hand interviews conducted by ARTICLE 19 with Iranian artists as well as analyses of a rich array of secondary source commentaries.

Press release detailing actions needed in order to secure freedom of expression in Georgia as agreed at a roundtable on freedom of expression held in Tbilisi on 28th September 2006.

ARTICLE 19 will tomorrow host a conference in Tbilisi aimed at exploring and debating issues of political pressure on media content, self-censorship, physical harassment of journalists, media ethics and the state of access to information from public authorities.

In Sudan, the Southern Roundtable on Freedom of Expression has issued a Statement urging respect for press freedom and expressing concern over the rapidly deteriorating media situation.

A new global charter seeking significantly improved transparency standards across all international financial institutions (IFIs) was launched today by the Global Transparency Initiative (GTI).

Press release announcing the Submission made to the High Level Media Recommendations Commission on media reform. The Commission - established by the government - has been given a wide-ranging mandate to make recommendations for reform and provides Nepal with a great opportunity to achieve positive changes in the area of media law and policy.

Press release announcing the release of an analysis by ARTICLE 19 of Fiji's draft Broadcast Licensing Bill 2006, which concludes that the Bill contains many positive aspects but contains insufficient guarantees of the broadcast regulator's independence.

Press release by the International Press Freedom Mission, welcoming the presidential pardon for photojournalist and opposition member Jennifer Latheef, but noting that it is a half measure, as Latheef is still charged with terrorism.

Mr. Akbar Ganji, Iran’s leading political dissident, talks to ARTICLE 19 and English PEN about freedom of political expression and his hopes for democratic change in Iran.

Press release urging the Malaysian Parliament to use the opportunity provided by the bill's tabling to amend the legislation to offer real protection for press freedom.

Press release announcing the launch of ARTICLE 19's innovative training manual for broadcast regulators in Africa, entitled

Press release condemning the Malaysian authorities’ banning of 18 books over the last month on the grounds that they may ‘disrupt peace and harmony’.

Statement expressing concern at draconian amendments to the 2002 Law ‘On Counteracting Extremist Activity’ of the Russian Federation, adopted in the first reading on 28 June 2006.

Recommendations adopted by the Forum on Freedom of Expression in Africa, held in Saly, Senegal, on 29-30 June 2006.

Press release on the concerns of 15 civil society organisations regarding the commitment of the candidates in Mexico's presidential elections to transparency, accountability and the right to access information.

On the occasion of the 2006 meeting of its international board, ARTICLE 19 organised an event on June 22nd entitled 'Voices from Iraq', featuring music, poetry and insights from Iraqi artists and journalists.

Press release on efforts by the Gambian authorities to prevent civil society organisations from holding a forum on freedom of expression on the eve of an African Union summit.

Press release on the event ARTICLE 19 hosted on June 22nd at the Clifford Chance offices in Canary Wharf, entitled ‘Voices from Iraq’. The purpose of the evening was to mark the important work that ARTICLE 19 has carried out in Iraq over the course of the past year and to celebrate the Iraqi voice.

On the 29th and the 30th of June, ARTICLE 19 and its partners will organise a Forum on Freedom of Expression during the African Union Summit in The Gambia.

This is the first fortnightly revision of the situation of freedom of expression and the upcoming elections in Angola.

Press release announcing a Forum on Freedom of Expression to be hosted by ARTICLE 19 and several other NGOs during the upcoming African Union Summit, 29-30 June 2006.

In order to encourage a free and fair vote ARTICLE 19 has summarised recommendations about the present legal and policy situation in Angola before the upcoming elections.

In order to encourage a free and fair vote ARTICLE 19 has summarised recommendations about the present legal and policy situation in Zambia before the presidential elections in December 2006.

Press release concerning the arrest of at least ten human rights activists in Syria illustrating the situation of freedom of expression in this country.

Press release on the decision by Lebanon's Military Court of Appeal to drop the criminal defamation charges against human rights lawyer Dr. Muhammad Mughraby.

ARTICLE 19 launches it’s analysis of the Cayman Islands' freedom of information bill.

Press release concerning the arrest, detention and expulsion of Mr. Yves Steiner, board member of International Amnesty Switzerland, which illustrates the continuing lack of respect for freedom of expression in Tunisia.

Statement by the International Press Freedom Mission deploring frequent attacks against media professionals and dissenting voices in the Maldives.

Press release announcing the release of ARTICLE 19's analysis of the Maldives Freedom of Press Bill against international standards on freedom of expression.

Press release by Friends of Maldives and ARTICLE 19 on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day 2006, highlighting the restrictive conditions in which the independent media operate in the Maldives and calling on the government to prove its commitment to protect media freedom.

Press release calling on the Cambodian authorities to completely decriminalise defamation.

Statement on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the Chernobyl catastrophe, announcing a joint project by EcoPravo and ARTICLE 19 on access to environmental information in the Ukraine.

Press release about ARTICLE 19's submission to the ICJ Eminent Jurists Panel on freedom of expression and UK anti-terror law and practice.

Joint statement by Amnesty International and ARTICLE 19 on the defamation charges brought against human rights lawyer Dr Muhamad Mugraby.

Press release on ARTICLE 19's submission to the Australian Law Reform Commission on its review of the 'sedition' provisions enacted in November 2005.

Press release about a joint intervention by ARTICLE 19 and three other NGOs in the case of Marcel Claude Reyes and Others v. Chile, arguing that the right to freedom of expression includes a right of access to State-held information.

Press release about the 'International Press Freedom and Freedom of Expression Mission to Nepal' in which ARTICLE 19 is taking part.

Press release applauding the Thai court’s decision to clear Ms. Supinya Klangnarong and Thai Post from the defamation suit filed by Shin Corp., the company formerly owned by the Prime Minister.

Press release warning that the 'glorification clause' in the UK Terrorism Bill violates international law and standards on the right of freedom of expression.

Press release welcoming the creation of a global internet governance forum, and calling upon this forum to ensure that the respect and protection of human rights is central to internet policy development.

Press release on the cancellation of the licences of three newspapers, which raises new questions about the future of the independent press in Yemen.

Press release applauding the decision of the Indonesian Supreme Court to overturn the criminal libel conviction of Bambang Harymurti, the chief editor of Tempo magazine.

Press release on the first anniversary of the king's seizure of power.

Press release expressing concern at the criminal defamation charge against and pre-trial detention of Lebanese human rights lawyer Dr Muhamad Moghraby.

Press release expressing concern at the authorities' attitude towards journalists and human rights activists during the sixth African Union Summit in Khartoum

Press release condemning the detention of and defamation charges against Cambodian activists Kem Sokha, Pa Nguon Teang and Yeng Virak.

Press release expressing concern at the raid on Minivan Radio, carried out by Sri Lankan police at the request of the Maldivian authorities.

Press release stating ARTICLE 19's concern about the travel ban imposed on Trevor Ncube, publisher of Zimbabwe's last two independent newspapers.

Press release outlining the negative effects proposed legislation in Russia will have on NGOs and civil society.

Press release highlighting concern that the Yemeni government's draft Press and Publications Law will end the country's brief experiment with press freedom and democracy.

Press release condemning threats to use the Official Secrets Act against newspapers covering the rift between Blair and Bush over conduct of the war in Iraq.

Press release about the Euopean Investment Bank's Public Disclosure Policy.

Press release calling on the Spanish courts to observe and apply international human rights standards.

Press release on the publication of ARTICLE 19's report entitled 'Experiencing Technical Difficulties: The Urgent Need to Rewire and Reboot the ICT-Development Machine'.

ARTICLE 19 condemns the arrest of Fred M’membe, editor and CEO of Zambia’s only private daily newspaper The Post

Press release calling upon the Egyptian authorities to ensure that the parliamentary elections are conducted in a way that fully respects freedom of expression.

Press release calling upon the Azerbaijani authorities to prove their declared commitment to free and fair elections.

Press release concerning ARTICLE 19's analysis of the Press and Publications Law of Jordan.

Press release announcing an ARTICLE 19 report on the 'Ordinance Amending some of the Nepal Acts Related to Media 2062'.

Press release welcoming the freedom of expression provisions in the new Iraqi Constitution, approved in a referendum held on 15 October.

Press release condemning the arrests and detentions of Mam Sonando and Rong Chhun on defamation charges.

Press release containing a statement by the 'International Press Freedom and Freedom of Expression Mission to Nepal'.

Press release warning that the draft anti-terror bill could have a serious chilling effect on freedom of expression.

Press release condemning the recent promulgation of an ordinance by King Gyanendra, which ushers in further draconian measures against an already tightly controlled media.

Press release expressing concern about increased threat to media freedom and continuous incidents of harassment of civil rights activists and journalists by law enforcement bodies.

Press release condemning current attempts by the Belarusian authorities which may result in the closing of the 'Narodnaya Vola' newspaper, the last government-critical daily newspaper in circulation.

Press release on the publication of an ARTICLE 19 report on 'Concerns over the Retention of Criminal Defamation in South East Europe,' which assesses progress made by Albania, Serbia and Montenegro and Romania against international best practice on defamation.

Press release on the crucial step taken on 22 and 23 September 2005 at a Roundtable, where southern Sudanese media professionals, civil society representatives and international organisations produced the region’s first media policy framework.

Press release questioning the credibility of the UN World Summit on the Information Society if it is held in Tunisia.

Press release expressing support for the petition submitted last week to Uganda's Constitutional Court by journalist Andrew Mwenda which challenges the constitutionality of the country's sedition law.

Press release concerning the outrage of International and Tunisian NGOs at the rapid deterioration of the human rights situation in Tunisia just two months prior to the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS), to be held in Tunis.

Press release expressing Article 19, IFJ and SEAPA's deep disapointment that lawyers from Shin Corp succcessfully blocked international experts from testifying in the criminal defamation case against activist Supinya Klangnarong.

Press release calling for the immediate repeal of the suspension of the employee of the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) who released witness statements taken by the IPCC concerning the fatal shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes by the Metropolitan Police.

Press release welcoming yesterday's interim order of the Supreme Court of Nepal instructing the Ministry of Information and Communication to halt all procedures leading to the withdrawal of Nepal FM’s broadcasting license.

Press release criticising the wide-ranging set of proposals to address terrorist threats set out by Prime Minister Blair in the wake of the July 7 terrorist attacks.

Statement on the case of the Russian artist, Oleg Yanushevski, who has been persecuted for producing allegedly blasphemous art.

Press release on the major conference on Public Service Broadcasting (PSB) hosted by ARTICLE 19 in London from 24-25 June, bringing together more than 50 experts from some 16 countries.

Press release on the launch of ARTICLE 19's new publication on media self-regulation in South East Europe.

Press release regarding celebrations on the evening of Aung San Suu Kyi's 60th birthday, which included reading, music and poetry in support of the continued struggle for freedom of expression in Burma.

Press release in the run-up to Aung San Suu Kyi's 60th birthday, calling on the Burmese government to release her immediately.

Press release concerning the views o inf the UN Human Rights Committee, which held that by sentencing Tony Fernando to one year imprisonment for contempt of court, Sri Lanka was in breach of its human rights obligations.

Press release concerning ARTICLE 19's partners in Sri Lanka, the Centre for Policy Alternatives, along with a number of other civil society actors and journalists, who received a threatening letter on 10 May 2005 from an underground group claiming to have murdered Tamil journalist Sivaram Dharmeratnam.

Press release expressing dismay at the murder of Sri Lankan journalist Dharmaretnam Sivaram.

Press release calling on the Azerbaijani authorities to make further improvements to the draft freedom of information law.

Press release on the launch of ARTICLE 19's 'Media Policy for a New Sudan'.

Press release expressing dismay that the authorities have brought the process of developing a comprehensive law on freedom of information to a halt after almost two years of consultations.

Press release expressing revulsion at the murder of the journalist and chief editor of the Monitor magazine.

Press release on the ground-breaking judgment of the European Court of Human Rights, ruling that the libel trial launched by McDonald's against two campaigners who had criticised its social and environmental practices had been unfair and violated their right to freedom of expression.

Press release the aftermath of the 26 December 2004 Asian Tsunami, arguing that access to information is key to a successful diasaster response operation.

Press release voicing concern at the closure of the play 'Behzti' due to violent demonstrations by members of the Sikh community during its performances.

Press release on a Memorandum in which ARTICLE 19 analyses the Serbian draft 'Law on Criminal Offences Against Honour and Reputation'.

Press release welcoming the entry into force of the Azerbaijani Law on Public Service Broadcasting and calling upon the Azerbaijani authorities to ensure that its implementation is in line with both global standards and Azerbaijan's international obligations.

Press release expressing concern at the delay in adopting a freedom of information law.

Press release about mounting pressures on the media in the run up to Sunday's elections in the Ukraine.

Press release on a Memorandum in which ARTICLE 19 analyses the Sudanese Press and Printed Materials Act 2004, finding that it greatly impairs freedom of expression.

Press release condemning the decision reached by the Central Jakarta Court to sentence Bambang Harymurti, the editor of Tempo magazine, to one year's imprisonment for defamation.

A group of commonwealth parliamentarians, meeting in July under the auspices fo the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and the World Bank Institute, adopted a set of very progressive Recommendations for Transparent Governance.

Press release welcoming comments made by the UNHRC in their July 30th concluding observations on Serbia and Montenegro's initial report on the implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.

Press release condemning the recent violence against Aydin Guliyev, editor-in-chief of the Baki Khabar daily.

Memorandum on the new Law on Mass Media adopted recently by the Afghan government.

Press release saluting the Moldovan authorities' decision to partly repeal the country's criminal defamation provisions and encouraging further decriminalisation.

Press release assessing Armenia's important progress in developing legal guarantees for freedom of expression since joining the Council of Europe in 2001.

Press release condemning the ruling by the Central Jakarta District Court holding Tempo Magazine guilty of defamation.

Press release announcing an analysis of the Working Paper on the Proposed Right to Information Act 2002 Prepared by the Law Commission of the Republic of Bangladesh.

Press release concerning political pressure on the Thai media, which represents an unacceptable interference in media freedom which violates the right to freedom of expression and information.

Press release urging reform of the outdated Irish defamation law.

Press release on ARTICLE 19's assessment of Tanzania's Information and Broadcasting Policy.

Press release on ARTICLE 19's analysis of Georgia's defamation laws against international standards, calling for their amendment.

Press release on a landmark judgement in which the Ugandan Supreme Court declared that the offence of 'publishing false news' was inconsistent with the guarantee of freedom of expression.

Press release warning that numerous laws dating from the Hussein era as well as measures introduced by the CPA pose a grave threat to the lasting development of a free media in Iraq.

Press release condemning a police raid on the office of Kazakh publishing house 'Arsenal'.

Les dispositions des législations togolaises sur la presse constituent une grave menace à l’indépendance dujournalisme critique au Togo.

Public statement by ARTICLE 19 recommending that

Press release expressing ARTICLE 19's view that the false news provision under which Dr. Moncef Marzouki is being prosecuted violates international law.

Press release detailing a submission to the British government, urging it to drop its plans to change the way in which costs for access to publicly held information are calculated.

Press release welcoming the decision by the Regional Electoral Court in São Paulo to overthrow the sanctions against newspaper Folha de S. Paulo and Veja magazine.

Press release about the deteriorating state of free expression in Yemen after a Yemeni court sentenced artist Fahd al-Qarni to 18 months in prison and imposed a fine of YR 500,000.