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- Press Freedom Group Says Information from US Internet Company Helped China Jail Journalist (Sep 7, 2005 Beijing)
The international press advocacy group Reporters Without Borders says the Internet company Yahoo provided the Chinese authorities with information that helped convict a Chinese journalist of espionage charges.
- Reporters Without Borders Calls On EU to Intercede In Cuban Crackdown (Aug 30, 2005)
An international media rights group has called on the European Union (EU) to intercede in the Cuban government's recent crackdown on independent journalists.
- US Concerned by Charges Against Hong Kong Journalist (Aug 8, 2005 Washington)
The United States Monday expressed concern about spy charges filed by China against a prominent Hong Kong journalist.
- China Charges Hong Kong Journalist with Espionage (Aug 5, 2005 Beijing)
China has formally charged a Hong Kong reporter working for a Singapore newspaper with spying for Taiwan.
- American Journalist Kidnapped and Killed in Southern Iraq (Aug 3, 2005 Baghdad)
An American freelance journalist has been killed in the southern Iraqi city of Basra, four days after he wrote an opinion piece for a U.S. newspaper criticizing the rise of Shi'ite Muslim fundamentalism in the south.
- Haitian Journalists Protest Lack of Security (Jul 22, 2005)
A group of journalists marched through Port-au-Prince Thursday, demanding tougher action against rising violence as mourners attended the funeral of slain Haitian journalist Jacques Roche.
- Civic Groups Vow Fight Against Thailand Emergency Law (Jul 21, 2005 Bangkok)
In Thailand, civic groups, journalists and opposition politicians are vowing to fight new government emergency measures aimed at quelling 18 months of violence in three southern provinces.
- Thailand Criminal Case Seen as Test of Press Freedom (Jul 19, 2005 Bangkok)
Hearings have begun in a Thai court in a criminal libel case filed against an activist and a local newspaper by a corporation that was founded by Thailand's prime minister.
- UN Haiti Mission Condemns Killing of Journalist (Jul 16, 2005)
The United Nations mission in Haiti has condemned the kidnapping and murder of a journalist in Port-au-Prince.
- Pregnant Journalist Threatened and Beaten in Uzbekistan (Jul 4, 2005)
A pregnant reporter has been badly beaten by unknown assailants in Uzbekistan after she interviewed opposition activists and received threats.
- US Calls for Release of Jailed Iranian Journalist (Jun 29, 2005 Washington)
The United States Wednesday called for the immediate release of Iranian journalist Akbar Ganji, imprisoned since 2000 after reporting on alleged government involvement in extra-judicial killings.
- Chad Arrests Three Journalists (Jun 23, 2005)
An international press freedom group says Chad's government has arrested three journalists because of what the government considered to be critical reporting.
- Nepalese Journalists Demand Press Freedom, Authorities Arrest 50 (Jun 13, 2005)
Nepalese police have arrested at least 50 journalists after scuffling with them during a protest against media restrictions imposed by the royal government.
- French Journalist Freed in Iraq (Jun 12, 2005)
French officials say a French journalist held hostage in Iraq for five months has been released along with her Iraqi driver.
- Voice of America Condemns Ethiopia for Treatment of Reporters (Jun 10, 2005)
The Voice of America is calling on the Ethiopian government to immediately restore accreditation to VOA journalists covering this week's election-related protests.
- Nepal Releases Communist Leader, Arrests 50 Journalists (Jun 8, 2005)
Nepalese authorities have released the country's communist party leader and two other detainees after four months in jail.
- Nepal's Royal Government Arrests Some 50 Journalists (Jun 8, 2005)
Nepal's police have arrested some 50 journalists who were protesting press restrictions imposed after King Gyanendra dismissed the government and assumed absolute power.
- Hundreds Mourn Slain Anti-Syrian Journalist in Lebanon (Jun 4, 2005 Beirut)
In Lebanon, mourners gathered in Beirut for the funeral of a prominent journalist killed in a car bombing on Thursday, amid calls for an international investigation of his murder.
- Lebanon President Asked to Resign over Journalist's Death (Jun 3, 2005 Beirut)
Lebanon's opposition is calling for the resignation of pro-Syrian President Emile Lahoud, following the assassination of an anti-Syrian journalist.
- Hong Kong Legislators Urge Action Over Journalist Held in Mainland China (Jun 3, 2005 Hong Kong)
Lawmakers and journalists are urging Hong Kong's government to do all it can to help a Hong Kong reporter detained in mainland China and accused of spying.
- Lebanese President Asked to Resign Over Journalist's Death (Jun 3, 2005)
Opposition leaders in Lebanon are calling on President Emile Lahoud to resign over the killing of a prominent anti-Syria journalist.
- Lebanese Cabinet Holds Emergency Meeting after Journalist Killed (Jun 2, 2005)
The Lebanese cabinet has called for an immediate investigation and extra security after Thursday's murder of a prominent journalist known for his anti-Syrian views.
- Car Bomb Kills Anti-Syrian Journalist in Beirut (Jun 2, 2005 Beirut)
A car bomb killed a prominent Lebanese journalist in Beirut Thursday.
- Beirut Bomb Kills Anti-Syrian Journalist (Jun 2, 2005)
Witnesses in Beirut say a car bomb explosion has killed prominent anti-Syrian journalist Samir Kassir.
- China Claims Detained Hong Kong Reporter Confessed to Spying (May 31, 2005 Beijing)
The Chinese government says a Hong Kong journalist jailed for more than a month in Beijing has confessed to spying.
- Iraqi Journalists Complain of Censorship (May 30, 2005 Baghdad)
Iraqi journalists say they are being censored by the US-led Coalition forces and the Iraqi government because of the topics covered by them in newspapers and on television.
- Hong Kong Reporter Detained in China (May 30, 2005 Hong Kong)
A Hong Kong-based journalist for Singapore's largest English language daily has been detained in China for allegedly obtaining state secrets.
- Nepalese Journalists Demand Restoration of Press Freedom (May 29, 2005)
At least 150 Nepalese journalists have marched through Kathmandu to protest the closure of a radio program production center and to demand the restoration of freedom of press.
- Human Rights Groups Criticize Egyptian Referendum Violence (May 28, 2005)
Human rights groups have accused Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's ruling party of using security forces to assault pro-reform demonstrators and journalists during the referendum earlier this week.
- African Presidents, Journalists Differ on How to Report on Africa (May 22, 2005 Nairobi)
The International Press Institute World Congress and the 54th edition of the general assembly of the International Press body has opened in Nairobi, with African presidents and reporters debating the coverage of the African continent in the international press.
- Chinese Journalist Maimed in Attack (May 22, 2005)
Unknown attackers chopped off two fingers from the right hand of a journalist who writes for one of China's most outspoken and progressive newspapers.
- Three Romanian Journalists, Guide, Freed in Iraq (May 22, 2005)
Romania says three Romanian journalists and their Iraqi guide, kidnapped nearly two months in Baghdad, have been freed.
- European Governments Demand Explanation From Cuba (May 21, 2005)
Italy and Spain are the latest European countries seeking explanations of Cuba's expulsion of lawmakers and the detention of journalists ahead of a dissident assembly.
- Rights Group Blasts China for 10-Year Prison Sentence of Dissident Writer (May 20, 2005)
A human rights group has blasted China for a 10-year prison sentence handed down to a journalist charged with releasing state secrets related to the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre.
- European Governments Warn Cuba Over Expulsions (May 20, 2005)
European officials have reacted angrily to Cuba's expulsion of two lawmakers and the detention of at least two Polish journalists ahead of a dissident assembly.
- Media Group Expresses Shock Over TV Reporter's Murder Near Kabul (May 19, 2005)
Reporters Without Borders has expressed shock over a female television reporter's murder in Afghanistan, and called on President Hamid Karzai to take concrete steps in support of press freedom.
- Authorities in Uzbekistan Allowed Foreign Diplomats to Tour the Town of Andijan (May 19, 2005 Washington)
Authorities in Uzbekistan allowed a group of foreign diplomats and journalists to tour the town of Andijan where violence last week left hundreds of people dead.
- Diplomats Assess Aftermath of Uzbekistan Violence (May 18, 2005 Moscow)
Authorities in Uzbekistan flew a group of foreign diplomats and journalists to the town of Andijan, where violent unrest may have left hundreds of people dead.
- Insurgent Rampage Kills at Least 13 in Iraq (May 16, 2005)
At least 13 people, including two journalists, have been killed in Iraq, as insurgents renewed attacks across Baghdad and beyond.
- Nigerian Journalists Call for End of Press Restrictions (May 5, 2005 Lagos)
This week, Nigerian journalists marked World Press Freedom day with a call for greater access to information and an end to restrictive press laws.
- Asian Countries Top List as Most Dangerous for Journalists (May 3, 2005 New Delhi)
The Philippines, China, and Bangladesh are among the most dangerous countries to work as a journalist.
- Report: Latin American Media Faces Upsurge in Violence (May 3, 2005)
The media watchdog, Reporters Without Borders, says there has been an upsurge in violence against the media in Latin America.
- African Journalists Continue to Face Daily Threats (May 3, 2005 Abidjan)
More than 100 African journalists are marking World Press Freedom Day with workshops and discussions in Dakar, Senegal.
- Report: Philippines Most Dangerous Place to Be a Journalist (May 3, 2005 Dipolog City, Philippines)
The Philippines is the most deadly place for journalists to work according to a new report issued on global Press Freedom Day.
- Zambian Journalists March in Support of World Press Freedom Day (May 3, 2005 Lusaka)
Scores of Zambian journalists took to the streets today to commemorate World Press Freedom Day.
- Zimbabwean Journalists Continue to Hope for Change (May 3, 2005 Harare)
As the world commemorates World Press Freedom Day, Zimbabwe once again finds itself on The Committee to Protect Journalists' list of the 'World's Worst Places to Be a Journalist' in 2004.
- Sri Lanka Government To Launch Investigation Into Murder of Journalist (Apr 29, 2005)
Sri Lanka's government has ordered a full-scale investigation into the murder of a prominent Tamil journalist who was abducted outside a restaurant Thursday night.
- Kenyan Government Defends Performance on Press (Apr 29, 2005 Nairobi)
The Kenyan government dismisses a report by a U.S.-based human rights group that has downgraded Kenya's press freedom rating.
- Tamil Journalist Murdered in Sri Lanka (Apr 29, 2005)
Sri Lankan authorities say a prominent Tamil journalist was found shot dead Friday in Colombo, hours after he was abducted by several attackers as he left a restaurant.
- Freedom House Report Says Global Press Freedom In Decline (Apr 29, 2005)
While press freedom made important gains in some countries in 2004, increased restrictions were detected in parts of Asia and the former Soviet Union.
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