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RUSSIA: Police raid of human rights group office an attempt "to silence critical voices", says Human Rights Watch SHOE EPISODE: Finally, A Journalist We Can Look Up To! YEMEN: 27 IFEX members appeal to government to address free expression situation ZAMBIA: Minister of Information says government has no choice but to regulate media through statutory means ECUADOR: Reporter receives death threats, flees region, IACHR intercedes in case LUDHIANA: Media-persons targets of vehicle thefts, snatching UNESCO: Director-General condemns assassination of Somali journalist Said Tahlil Ahmed SOMALIA: IFJ Condemns Escalation of Violence against Journalists PERU: Journalists Ranforte Lozano, Nobel Pandero and Cirilo Vásquez fear for their lives after being accused of collaborating with leader of terrorist organisation PAKISTAN: CJFE urges authorities to work for swift release of Canadian journalist Khadija Abdul Qahaar, held by Taliban since November 2008 Elections, derogatory advertisements and media INDIA: Absence as Law GAMBIA: IFJ Condemns Persecution of Missing Journalist EUROPE: Ignoring public opinion, Council of Europe set to adopt contentious treaty on access to information GUYS, DON'T ERUPT by Saubhik Chakravary Indian Express Exiled journalists circumvent censors by SMS: Source CNET News KENYA: Government proposes draconian law for regulating media content, says Media Institute Student planning to sell moments in time: Source The Telegraph ITALY: FEJ Calls on Parliament to Condemn Layoffs at Italian TV La7 TUNISIA: Five IFEX members condemn call for an end to attacks on Kalima radio station INTERNATIONAL :- RSF concerned about threat to online free expression from imminent international accord Embarrassing, Hilarious but true Mukund, the BBC & Braided Journalism MOLDOVA: Proposed secrecy law threatens openness, says ARTICLE 19 Human Rights Watch and RSF urge France to press Turkmen leader to end rights abuses TURKMENISTAN/FRANCE :- Human Rights Watch and RSF urge France to press Turkmen leader to end rights abuses TUNISIA: Human rights activist arrested after giving interview on Al Jazeera TV station TUNISIA: Popular website Facebook censored while authorities continue filtering personal e-mails TUNISIA: IFJ Protests at Six Year Jail Term for Journalist in Hiding UNITED KINGDOM: 20 years after fatwa was pronounced against writer Salman Rushdie, freedom of expression remains threatened, says ARTICLE 19 UZBEKISTAN: Poet Yusuf Juma ill-treated in prison BANGLADESH: Political Parties, Government, Election Commission Give Commitment to an Open Media Environment During Elections KAZAKHSTAN: Draft amendments to media laws a small step forward, offer no path to real change, says Human Rights Watch TURKEY: Two journalists face lengthy jail sentences over writings about prosecutor MEXICO: ARTICLE 19 Mexico Launches a Nationwide Campaign for the Protection of Journalists PHILIPPINES :- IFJ demands that government protect threatened journalist Director-General condemns murder of Nepalese media owner Jamim Shah PALESTINE: Journalists' groups demand release of British journalist EGYPT: Printing press refuses to print edition of newspaper CROATIA: Journalist finds electronic device under his car, fears bomb threat EGYPT: Printing press refuses to print edition of newspaper BRAZIL: IAPA calls for journalist's murderer to be brought to justice PERU: Journalists receive death threats from protesters CHINA: Government blocks access to foreign websites again, reversing recent gains Media Seminar in Prague Pushed for "Living Reality of Diversity" in European Media BRAZIL: Supreme Court allows publication of civil servants' salaries UNITED STATE : - State Department lifts ban on prominent Muslim scholar [Europe.list] EFJ Says Romanian Media Crisis No Basis for Attack on Labour Rights COLOMBIA :- Five journalists mentioned in threatening pamphlet distributed in Cart ago COLOMBIA : News programme loses top time slot, managers fear interference from Valle del Cauca gover nor Ukraine :- ARTICLE 19 and International Media Support Call on New President of Ukraine to Stand for Freedom of Expression 84 new media development projects to be implemented thanks to IPDC support Germany :- EFJ Hails Ruling on Data Retention Law as Victory for Press Freedom in Germany VENEZUELA :- Regional officials use radio programmes to malign medi a CHINA :- Writer prevented from travelling to German book festival, under house arrest TURKEY :- In "warning", prime minister says critical columnists to blame for falling stock market IFJ Guidelines: Violence Against Women - How Journalists Can Better Tell the Story AFRICA: First congress of Federation of African Journalists a historic milestone, says IFJ IRAN: Blogger reportedly arrested on allegations of spying for Israel GHANA: Three journalists receive death threats, several others attacked, harassed by political party supporters PHILIPPINES: Broadcaster unhurt in slay attempt EU: EFJ Calls on European Union to "Tell Whole Truth" As Journalist is Cleared of Corruption AZERBAIJAN : - CPJ delegation calls for Eynulla Fatullayev's release IFJ Joins London Call on President Arroyo to Stamp out Impunity in the Philippines Rwanda: - ARTICLE 19 Calls on Authorities to Uphold Free Expression Ahead of Presidential Elections UNESCO Director-General condemns deadly attack against journalists in Honduras EGYPT/AWARDS :- Bibliotheca Alexandrina grants human rights award t o CIHRS CHINA :- Human Rights Watch urges National People's Congress to scrap state secrets law EGYPT: Blogger arrested, detained in unknown location VENEZUELA: Telecommunications commission begins legal proceedings against Globovisión TV station for allegedly violating elections law INDIA: Journalism or a Mean and Criminal 'Professionalism' of OUTLOOK? CUBA: CPJ renews its call for the immediate release of jailed journalists INDIA: Civic official suspended for talking to press AZERBAIJAN :- Appeals court upholds sentences against two bloggers CAMEROON :- CPJ alarmed by harassment of journalists CHILE: Access to government information law passed, IAPA urges other countries to follow suit GEORGIA/RUSSIA: Several Georgian websites blocked following attack by Russian hackers MALAYSIA: Blogger ordered to remove articles from website, reveal sources SWAZILAND: Anti-terrorism law an excuse to suppress freedom of expression, says ARTICLE 19 IFJ Guidelines: Violence Against Women - How Journalists Can Better Tell the Story FRANCE: Legislating "historical facts" undermines intellectual freedom, says report PALESTINE: IFJ Welcomes Congress Announcement for Palestine Journalists Syndicate SPAIN: IFJ Condemns Terrorist Attack on Basque Television Station PHILIIPPINES: Media Watchdogs Concerned Over Congressional Summons on Journalists PERU: Journalist Julio Vásquez Calle threatened after publishing photos showing evidence of police involvement in torture EGYPT: Concerns with Draft Broadcast Law PCC upholds complaints against two local papers over photograph of children NIGERIA :- Sharia Court bans online discussion of amputation MOROCCO :- Environmental journalist sentenced to two years in prison for exposing illegal cedar trafficking r ing PAKISTAN :- Freelance journalist missing, feared kidnapped from Northwest Frontier Province ZAMBIA: Police drop charges against station manager BRAZIL: New Legislation on Broadcast Licensing Needed - Article 19 The Hoot Newsletter, February- April 2010 KAZAKHSTAN: 22 IFEX members sign letter to Parliamentarians urging them to consider NGO proposals on media reform HONDURAS :- IAPA makes recommendations to President Porfirio Lobo to combat violence against journali sts Cambodian media group calls on government to allow better access to information, wider democratic space WEST AFRICA :- ECOWAS champions regional right to information agreement Nicaragua: Freedom of Expression is an Essential Component to the Upholding and Strengthening of Democracy CHINA: On first anniversary of major Tibetan protest government should open areas to journalists, independent monitors, says Human Rights Watch DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO :- Irregularities and delaying tactics surround establishment of broadcasting council RUSSIA: Website suffers hacker attack after posting interview with murdered rights activist LIBERIA : - Journalists barred from covering Tony Blair's meeting with vice presid ent International Women's Day: ARTICLE 19 Affirms the Rights of Women with the Right to Free Expression VIETNAM :- Blogger arrested just three days after completing jail t erm CHINA :- Bloggers who exposed gang-rape sentenced in Fuzhou KENYA :- Proposed constitution welcome but access to information must be implemented, says ARTICLE 19 ISRAEL :- Noam Chomsky denied access to West Bank LIBERIA :- Newspaper website hacked ROMANIA :- IFJ demands immediate withdrawal and revision of draft law on public broadcasting FLASHPOINT: Journalism - If They Don't Pay, Should We Stop? ECUADOR: Journalists' work hampered by Congress security ISRAEL: Foreign journalists allowed entry to Gaza Strip TRENDSPOTTING: Webb on the Webb: Mobilecasting - Broadcast right from your phone! ALGERIA: Court hands down three-month sentences to two journalists in defamation case MEDIA SPEAK: "Pakistan should avoid knee-jerk, nationalistic responses to India's negative media campaign" EDITORS PICK: The Truth in Khimki (More on the Case of Mikhail Beketov editor-in-chief of Khimkinskaya Pravda) MALAYSIA: Labour activist acquitted of charges of "publishing false news TURKEY: Journalists' associations call for removal of accreditation ban put into effect by prime minister's office SRI LANKA: Media organisations concerned over opposition leader's remarks to reporter BURMA: Opposition journalist freed after six weeks in detention; two others moved to remote jails BOLIVIA: President accused of avoiding private media, only providing information to state-owned television station KENYA: IFJ Opposes New Media Bill BOLIVIA: IAPA submits investigations of two unsolved journalists' murders to the IACHR PERU: Magistrate throws journalist out of his office, accuses radio station of "harassing" him NIGERIA :- Kidnapped journalists released INTERNATIONAL: On its 25th anniversary, AMARC reflects on its achievements and ongoing challenges for community radio stations IRAN: Outspoken AIDS educators arrested, held incommunicado GREECE: Minority rights defenders face harassment, defamation and prosecution VIETNAM: No news of Ho Chi Minh City blogger held for past four months on spurious tax charge SRI LANKA: FMM considers journalist's indictment an attempt to suppress dissent, calls for repeal of repressive anti-terrorism legislation EGYPT: Second blogger detained at secret location SRI LANKA: Public Performance Board censors film SAUDI ARABIA: Saudi blogger, director of Syrian media center prevented from traveling to free press forum PAKISTAN: RSF urges government to investigate military intelligence over Mengal affair PCC upholds complaints from Dannii Minogue over pregnancy story IRAN : - Help free imprisoned journalists GUINEA: Newspaper intern arrested and detained at military prison BERMUDA :- Flawed media bill infringes on press freedom, says IPI TURKEY :- Journalist faces up to three years in prison for "insulting" defendant in court case PAKISTAN :- Low intensity blasts in two Lahore internet cafés TURKEY :- Thousands march in Istanbul to demand end to Internet censorship MALAYSIA: Arrested blogger faces up to six years in jail and lawsuit for writing about murder case GERMANY: EFJ/IFJ Condemn Increasing Surveillance on Journalists and Trade Unions BOLIVIA: AMARC welcomes inclusion of articles concerning communication in new draft Constitution CHINA:Tibetan traditional printer sentenced to seven years in prison TURKEY: Worker imprisoned for reading poem at International Women's Day celebration MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA: New report on human rights in the Arab world notes increase in repression of independent press CHINA: Leading PEN member detained on eve of Human Rights Day MEXICO: Suspected killer of journalist detained SUDAN: Declaration on deteriorating state of freedom of expression, media freedom issued by media stakeholders EUROPE: EFJ Concerned about State of Photo Journalism in Europe HAITI: Policeman ordered to pay damages to journalist he assaulted GUINEA: Managing editor of paper, general administrator of media group arrested PRIVACY: PCC upholds privacy complaint against Loughborough Echo SRI LANKA: Tamil editor arrested in continued media crackdown INDIA: Act to axe the Special Act ISRAEL: Gaza blockade continues, ban on foreign media reinstated BRAZIL: Newspaper fined for publishing reader's letter TUNISIA: TV reporter sentenced in absentia to six years in prison for covering demonstrations YEMEN: IFJ calls for end to repression of independent media IMC MULAQUAT -- WITH FORMER PRIME MINISTER SHRI H D DEVE GOWDA BURMA: Two journalists exonerated of charges YEMEN: Journalist sentenced to 14 months in jail VENEZUELA: Community-based radio station's transmitter destroyed after airing criticism of local mayor TAIWAN: Government interference puts strain on public media UNESCO hosts winners of human rights media awards ISRAEL/ PELESTINE: Media Ban in Gaza a Recipe for Censorship, Ignorance and Fear, Says IFJ INTERNATIONAL: UNESCO forum focused on media for dialogue among civilizations PAKISTAN: IFJ Deplores Attack on Sindhi Language Newspaper SOMALIA: Life and livelihood of journalists in danger, says NUSOJ Annual Report INDONESIA: Media advocate's defamation charges forwarded to attorney general's office INDONESIA: Defamation charges against media advocate forwarded to attorney general's office PCC criticises Liddle's Spectator blog Kenya :- Proposed Constitution Welcome But Access to Information Must Be Implemented ROMANIA: Article 19 Submission on Digital Switchover Standards D R CONGO: Provincial governor accuses Radio Okapi journalist of collusion with rebels BAHRAIN: Authorities prevent direct access to online forums TUNISIA: Security agents intimidate reporters attempting to cover demonstration, two journalists assaulted SOMALIA:Journalist held in Somaliland freed after two weeks EUROPE: Council of Europe criticised for adopting "second-rate" treaty on access to information HAITI: Seven years after Lindor murder convicted killers still at large CHINA: Jailed activist Hu Jia awarded Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought from European Parliament; his wife sends message of "hope for an open China" BRAZIL: Journalist's convicted murderer granted partial release for "good behaviour" BRAZIL :- IAPA urges authorities to solve murder of Brazilian journalist VIEW: Supreme Court issues notice for laying down media norms SINGAPORE: Government pledges to ease restrictions on films, public demonstrations ECUADOR: Government uses television slots to criticise journalist IRAQ: 45 journalists complete safety training course ZIMBABWE: Abducted journalist and rights activist appears in court, faces possible death penalty on terrorist plot charge INDIA: Editors condemn attack on Zahid Ali Khan SOMALIA: IFJ Supports Journalists' Call for Press Freedom TUNISIA: Security agents intimidate reporters attempting to cover demonstration, two journalists assaulted BELARUS :- New government regulations may restrict distribution of foreign publicati ons UZBEKISTAN : - Investigate brutal attack on activist, says Human Rights Wa tch LIBYA :- Dissident released after acquittal by state security PAKISTAN/BANGLADESH :- Facebook access restored in Pakistan, but now blocked in Bangladesh CHINA: Internet writer and activist detained SUDAN: Human rights defenders arrested, held without charge, Human Rights Watch concerned they are being harassed for speaking out against abuses BRAZIL: ARTICLE 19 calls for new legislation on broadcast licensing, complete overhaul of system SWAZILAND: Security forces threaten to disrupt media workshop IRAQ: IFJ Condemns Detention of Journalist against Court Order COLOMBIA: Journalists assaulted by market vendors in Ibagué European statistics book reveals all: Source EU Business MEXICO: Newspaper files complaint against mayor for issuing death threats, assaulting a reporter HC lauds media's role in Tandoor case USA: ANHRI urges government to end prosecution of Palestinian-American professor, believes he is being targeted for expressing his opinion HONDURAS: IAPA concerned over government's plan to create a national news media watchdog group SLOVENIA: Journalist could face one year in prison in defamation case filed by mayor KENYA: Parliament launches vicious attack on media, president urged not to sign proposed media bill into law MEXICO: Special prosecutor rules out possibility of link between journalists' murders and their work Community Leader: Online Journalism Skills I Wish I’d Learned in School, Part 3 TURKEY: Journalist acquitted of charges of "securing and spreading secret documents"; another investigative journalist faces charges MALAYSIA: Municipal authorities consider filing complaint against journalist, newspaper for "unfavourable" reporting Rajinder Awasthi honoured with 'Maha Murkh' Privacy Vs Public Interest Traffic Generator: Online Journalism Skills I Wish I’d Learned in School, Part 2 Researcher/Guide: Online Journalism Skills I Wish I’d Learned in School, Part 1 ELIZABETH NEUFFER FELLOWSHIP FOR WOMEN JOURNALISTS COMMUNICATION: Fighting a Lonely Battle Against Pragatiwadi CÔTE D'IVOIRE :- Two musicians accuse national television station of discrimination SOUTH KOREA :- Sign a petition to help save the Mediact media center 181 vacancies in Indian Information Service Group-A category Two-year jail sought for Playboy Indonesia editor: Source Reuters/ ABC News [Europe.list] IFJ Supports Coalition Protests over Threats to Public Broadcaster in Israel EGYPT :- Authorities close case against blogger Ahmed Mostafa Chandigarh Media Directory release on Tuesday PHILIPPINES :- International Mission demands President Arroyo protect media as elections loom CHILE :-Court dismisses libel case filed by former lieutenant against journalist Chandigarh Press Club Elections -2007 Banned cartoons appear in print for the first time: Source Press Gazette EGYPT: New Internet café measures tantamount to censorship, says ANHRI Chandigarh Seminar on Media Accountability on March 13 UNITED KINGDOM :- Supreme Court reaffirms open justice principle and orders identification of terror suspects UNITED STATE/CHINA :- Microsoft should not undermine efforts to combat censorship, says Human Rights Watch Udayan Memorial Journalism Awards 2006 DOCUMENT: Three petitions of Pragativadi against Biswal stand rejected UKRAINE: Human Rights organisation sued by prison officials after publishing allegations of torture, ill-treatment of detainees Revolt in cyberspace as bloggers shake off gag: Source: Los Angeles Times /The Age PRIVACY ISSUES: YouTube, Viacom agree to anonymize viewer data VENEZUELA : - RCTVI agrees to carry president's speeches, allowed back on air Ex CM’s media adviser does a vanishing act Indo-Pak 'Bridging the Divides’ summit held in New Delhi IFJ Congress in Moscow MOROCCO :- Blogger Boubaker Al-Yadib sentenced to six months in prison TUNISIA :- Ailing journalist should be allowed specialist medical care in prison, says TMG Naveen S. Garewal has ellected as a president of CPA Study finds cell phones could threaten radio: Source FMQB.com Record of the conflict between Pakistan Government and Dawn 2004-2007 UNITED KINGDOM: Government to Restrict Freedom of Expression of Former Diplomats and the Right to Information COMMONWEALTH: Commonwealth law ministers consider model whistleblowing legislation IRAN :- Two bloggers face possible death penalty CHINA ;- New ban on reporting tainted milk scandal Takshak, Nanki re-elected President and Sec Gen of Chandigarh Press Club RUSSIA :- Civil society and media organisations forge a way for free media in the North Caucas us ERITREA : -One year after her arrest, Radio Bana journalist being held in solitary confinement MEXICO :- Mexican editors, publishers call for government action International PEN celebrates 50th anniversary of Writers in Prison Committee with year-long campaign India-born journalist Sukanya Krishnan wins New York Emmy Award LUDHIANA: HT Scribe launches personal website PANAMA :- IAPA concerned at bill that would "legalise" media self-regulation INTRENATIONAL :- ARTICLE 19 Artist Alert - January 2010 Khalid Qureshi best Akashvani correspondent Hunger Project invites entries for Sarojini Naidu Prize from print, TV journalists Journalist, Freedom fighter Madan Kumar Choubey dies in MP EDITOR'S PICK: The PR industry meets journalism: down the rabbit hole August 18, 2007 EDITOR'S PICK: Journalism Is Now A Continuous Dynamic Process, Not A Static Product by Scott Karp, August 18, 2007 EDITOR'S PICK:Newspaper Online vs. Print Ad Revenue: The 10% Problem Interview Bill Keller: 'The New York Times Is Not Immutable' ARGENTINA :- FOPEA concerned about actions against journalists in Andalgalá, Catamarca HONDURAS :- President Porfirio Lobo commits to press freedom ANGOLA :- Government urged to release Cabinda rights defenders TURKEY :- Columnists protest against Prime Minister's warning to me dia ISRAEL:- Human Rights Watch calls for end to crackdown on anti-wall activi sts UKRAINE :- Journalists denied access to press conference No to censorship, institutionalised self-regulation is must DOCUMENT: Protection of journalists and news media personnel in armed conflict By Alexandre Balguy-Gallois Installation Ceremony of new office bearers of Chandigarh Press Club SEAPA Alert: Internet cafes ordered to keep tabs on customers RUSSIA :- CPJ calls for information on Natalya Estemirova murder UZBEKISTAN : - AIDS activist sentenced to seven years in jail IMC Delhi Chapter Seminar on “Is Government Justified In Banning TV Channels?” IRAQ/UNITED STATES: Act to aid journalists targeted for work with US-linked media outlets HAITI: President lends support to independent investigative committee, pledges justice in murders of journalists PERU : - Provincial Attorney General's Office dismisses case against La Voz de Bagua radio stat ion ASIA AND PACIFIC :- Place communications rights at centre of development, radio broadcasters dem and MEXICO - : Court drops charges against founder of community radio st ation GUATEMALA :- Guatevisión denounces harassment of correspondents by government officials CÔTE D'IVOIRE :- Call for justice reiterated on sixth anniversary of journalist's disappearance CHINA: Norwegian scholar denied visa IRAN: Human Rights Watch report documents mounting rights violations as government celebrates revolution's annivers ary IRAN :- More than 3,500 petition government to release journalists, writers PHILIPPINES :- Political interference suspected after charges against alleged masterminds of Maguindanao massacre are drop ped BURMA :- Index on Censorship rallies campaigners in support of imprisoned comed ian INDIA :- Interview with a Kashmiri journalist held for 41 months without trial (Eng+Fr) Pakistan: Entries invited for Fifth Annual Gender in Journalism Awards TURKEY: Journalist on trial for criticising government VENEZUELA: Broadcast journalist with oppositional station receives death threat PARAGUAY: Journalist investigating corruption harassed by public official's security COLOMBIA: Television crew assaulted while investigating alleged housing fraud in Bogotá SLOVENIA: Four hundred journalists sign petition denouncing intolerable pressure in newsrooms TURKEY :- Student gets suspended jail time for posting caricature of mayor on Facebook MEXICO :- Police officers harass, try to run over journalist 22 mediapersons for Matri Shree awards SRI LANKA :- FMM denounces attacks on protesters as violation of free express ion TURKEY : - Prosecutors request 525 year sentence for Kurdish editor TURKEY : - ECHR determines that sentencing of publisher violated free expression rig hts DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO :- Sign JED's petition to restore RFI's signal in the DRC! Honduras :- IFJ Condemns Spate of Journalists' Murders Shilpa accuses media of blowing 'Gere kiss' out of proportion UAE media adopts code of conduct; Law does not give journalists 'free rein' TUNISIA :- IFJ seeks release of Tunisian journalist and end to media "intimidation" BOLIVIA :- RSF urges army to open dictatorship files and allow access to informat ion Iran :- Our Society Will Be A Free Society - Launch of Online Petition UKRAINE :- ARTICLE 19 and International Media Support call on new president to stand for freedom of expression IMC DEBATE: Relevance of proposed Broadcasting Bill MEDIA ON MEDIA: Those Letter Bombs: Chatty, combative, endearing and enraging—Outlook cannot be ignored MEDIA ON MEDIA: 'The Editor? Do We Need The Fellow?' HONDURAS: Draft law to decriminalise defamation should apply to all citizens, not just journalists, says C-Libre COLOMBIA : - Photojournalist threatened in Cartagena LIBERIA :- Newspaper and its staff face libel lawsuit ARGENTINA :- FOPEA concerned about actions against journalists in Andalgalá, Catamarca AZERBAIJAN: Another journalist harassed in Nakhchivan COMMENT: OPEC-isation of Indian Media by Anurag Batra PRIVACY ISSUES: Click at your peril PHILIPPINES: "Lest we forget" - Joint CMFR and SEAPA statement on the 100th day of the Ampatuan massacre RIGHT TO KNOW: European Journalists Support UK Health Service Whistleblower as They Stand Up for Journalism RIGHT TO KNOW: IFJ Condemns Action by Algeria to Ban Book by Jailed Independent Journalist RWANDA :- Fears of repression resurface after journalist goes missi ng JORDAN :- Security court bans coverage of corruption case PHILIPPINES :- CPJ concerned over apparent lack of effective government response to threats against journal ist PHILIPPINES : - Accused in Maguindanao massacre to remain in detention despite dismissal of rebellion char ges PHILIPPINES: Radio broadcaster investigating irregularity in local government murdered EGYPT: Imprisoned author Karim Amer in poor state of health, harassed and denied basic rights IRAN: Four cyber-feminists sentenced to six months in prison EGYPT :- Blogger, cleared once, is convicted anew MEDIA WATCH: Switching on an emergency Daily reports on human rights in China during the 2008 Olympic Games MEDIA WATCH: Everything but the news NEPAL: Journalist Birendra Shah's murderer allegedly in India; attacks on journalists escalating as peace process deteriorates CHINA: With files on journalists, more propaganda and control over news agencies, Beijing breaking all promises to International Olympic Committee Have newspapers lost their punch? INDIA: Media gave 'distorted' picture of Parliament: Somnath MINISTER SPEAK: 'Indian media victim of marketing whims' IT'S ABOUT MEDIA: A “provocative” newspaper and Joe Bhattacharjee on the prowl CONFERENCE on the role of the media with regard to migration and integration in Europe PAKISTAN: Gagged at Home, People Take to Cyberspace AZERBAIJAN: IFJ Pleads for Freedom of Jailed Journalists JTS 2010: Digital Challenges and Digital Opportunities in Audiovisual Archiving KAZAKHSTAN :- Embattled independent weekly paralysed by damages CHINA :- Scholars and writers press for Liu Xiaobo's release MOROCCO: Student activist arrested for criticising authorities TUNISIA: Journalist Slim Boukhdir denied ID papers after release from prison AZERBAIJAN :- Eynulla Fatullayev and family threatened GREECE: EFJ Supports Journalists’ in Second Strike Over Social Security Changes INDIA: Chandigarh Press Club organizing Chess, Carrom and Darts Tournaments ECUADOR :- Draft communication law needs improvement, says ARTICLE 19 CUBA :- Journalist's release leaves 24 others waiting to be freed IFJ Speak: The Gambia “Has Learned Nothing” 3 Years after the Killing of Journalist Deyda Hydara How the Local Newsroom of the Future Might Operate: by Mark Glaser Web site to catalog 1.8mn known living creatures SOMALIA :- NUSOJ statement: Stand up for the safety of men and women working for Somali media INDIA :- Ensure free expression and opinion for Maoist supporters, Human Rights Watch urges UNITED STATES/CHINA :- Use talks to address human rights backsliding, US secretary of state urged ahead of dialogue with Chinese governm ent PHILIPPINES :- Support call for state policy to end impunity FRANCE/AFRICA :- Africa-France summit held against backdrop of two-speed press freedom development in Africa SAUDI ARABIA :- ANHRI concerned over professor's description of journalists as "soldiers of Satan" KAZAKHSTAN :- CPJ calls on OSCE to put Kazakh press freedom on summit agenda CAMEROON: Songwriter remains in detention; WiPC concerned for his failing health PHILIPPINES: Former radio host killed, motive uncertain URUGUAY: New law governing broadcasting licences will limit media concentration, guarantee equality of access, transparency CHILE: Passage of Access to Information Law expected to "increase transparency, good governance, efficiency within public administration and citizen participation in public affairs," says ARTICLE 19 BURMA: 15 IFEX members and other organisations appeal to international bodies to raise cases of jailed journalist etc. with Burmese junta FELLOWSHIPS - Journalists in Distress Fund Canadian Journalists Association Seeks Nominations for International Press Freedom Award BAHRAIN: BCHR fears for its president's safety following king's condemnation of outspoken HR activists ZIMBABWE: IFJ Calls on Journalists to Lead Efforts for 'Fresh Start' to Confront Zimbabwe Crisis VIETNAM: Writer detained at airport, prevented from traveling to Norway to meet with human rights groups COUNTER VIEW: The guidelines are welcome YEMEN :- Two journalists freed on health grounds after being held arbitrarily for mon ths CHILE: Access to Information Law Approved VIEW: Supreme Court issues notice for laying down media norms MEDIA IN COURT: SC guidelines for media on cases under trial TURKEY: Writer imprisoned, he and publisher facing other charges, over book on women's suffering ETHIOPIA USA:- IFJ Condemns Ethiopian Jamming of Voice of America ARGENTINA :- FOPEA condemns threats made towards journalists in Córdoba COMMENT LINE: Print journalism isn't what it once was PELESTINE: 4 months after Shana's death, media community unable to bring the perpetrators to justice THAILAND :- Newspaper employee's car set ablaze in Bangkok CHINA :- After Google, another US Internet company decides to limit its services in China ESTONIA :- Press organisations condemn threat to independent report ing AFRICA :- African journalists and civil society organisations call for respect for free expression at African Commission of Human and People's Rights sessi ons ARMENIA :- Yerevan police detain pro-opposition journalist INTERNATIONAL/IRAN :- World's press calls for freedom for jailed Iranian journalists Google trims lifespan of user-tracking ‘cookies’ Italy: Arabic lessons on public service portal Veteran journalist urges govt to ban controversial book Amnesty keeps an eye on Darfur with satellite images TECHNOLOGY: Talking paper made by scientists VENEZUELA: RSF condemns Chavez's push for media 'hegemony' CHINA: Politics are taboo in virtual world EGYPT: Female film director faces possible flogging at behest of lawyer affiliated with National Democratic Party KUWAIT: Proposed Internet law aims to silence critical bloggers CHINA :- Foreign Correspondents' Club of China website under attack INTERNET: Voice of America launches web newscast Blair’s Legacy: Official Secrecy or Open Government? MALAYSIA: Blogger detained overnight, released, for posting image deemed "insulting" to police force PHILIPINES: NUJP denounces death threats against 4 Capiz journalists: GMANews.TV Facebook fan page of Thai independent news site blocked by government; two other websites shut down EUROPE :- EFJ Stands Up for Unions' Rights and Journalism on May Day 2010 TURKEY :- Telecommunications authority accused of concealing information on blocked websi tes THAILAND : - Japan urges investigation of cameraman's death; PTV broadcasts resto red [Europe.list] EFJ Backs Romanian Journalists in Row over Prime Minister's Attack on Media UNITED STATES/KAZAKHSTAN :- CPJ asks Obama to raise poor press record with Kazakhs tan BULGARIA: Media owners' prize to journalist known for hate speech reveals "shocking indifference and complacency," warns IFJ VIETNAM: Writer detained at airport, prevented from traveling to Norway to meet with human rights groups EGYPT :- Cosmetic changes cannot justify keeping emergency law, says Human Rights Watch CENTRAL AMERICA :- Human rights defenders, media professionals attend second regional conference on freedom of express ion Tunisia :- Detention of Prisoners of Opinion, Harassment, Intimidation of Human Rights Defenders and Journalists; Internet Censorship and Lack of Independence of the Judiciary [Asia.list] IFJ Urges Speedy Processing of Tissainayagam's Pardon VENEZUELA: WPFC files friend of court brief in support of RCTV journalists' case INTERNATIONAL/AWARDS :- Detained Syrian lawyer receives Martin Ennals Award Press Council of India ruling on Geetaben article MEXICO: 'There's no better job' than journalism: Garcia Marquez PHILIPPINES :- Media groups see political MOTURU award presented jointly to Eenadu Journalists RUSSIA: IFJ Demands Independent Inquiry Over Russian Web Site Owner Shot Dead by Police COLOMBIA :- Progress made in investigations into murders of three journalists TUNISIA :- IFEX-TMG appeals to Tunisia's partners to save the life of ailing journalist in prison Jordan: Arab women journalists to discuss ‘Laws and Ethics’ NEWS WATCH LINKS: When too much is expected of the media; Media wants to get away with half-truths; An editor’s daughter in the news By M V KAMATH CHINA : In open letter to Xinjiang party secretary, RSF presses for less online censorsh ip CPI daily Janayugam to be relaunched DR CONGO: Publication director acquitted of defaming provincial governor EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA :- Round-up of demonstrations marking World Press Freedom Day in Europe CAMBODIA :- Press council to request pardon for imprisoned journalist CUBA :- Opposition journalist Dania García freed while awaiting appeal hearing PAKISTAN :- Access to up to 1,000 websites blocked CANADA: Ad man jailed, fined for role in scandal SRI LANKA :- Opposition journalist released on bail TUNISIA :- African Commission should examine Tunisia's poor record on freedom of expression, say TMG members CHINA: House arrest, travel ban arbitrarily imposed on outspoken dissidents DOMINICAN REPUBLIC :- TV host wounded in shooting, motive still unknown WAGE BOARDS and Part-time Journalists NIGER :- Private radio station resumes broadcasting in central city INDONESIA :- IFJ welcomes successful mediation of dispute between police forces and magazine SAUDI ARABIA :- Charges against rights activist frivolous, says Human Rights Watch RUSSIA opens soviet repression archives NETHERLANDS: Dutch museums put their surplus art on eBay LIVE EARTH internet streaming sets record YEMEN :- Presidential pardon on 20th anniversary of country's reunificat ion TURKEY :- Former party members receive prison sentences for speaking Kurdish during election campaign TURKEY :- Newspaper journalists facing long jail sentences DOCUMENT: Declaration on Media and Democracy in Europe TUNISIA :- Obstructions to an independent judiciary hamper human rights, says TMG Thai government creates agency to pursue lese majeste violators online EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA :- RSF raises concern about report's call for repressive approach to online copyright violations THAILAND :- Self-regulatory body censors TV ad on political conflict TURKEY :- Journalist charged for criticising handling of murder case SINGAPORE :- Government bans yet another film by director Martyn See TURKEY :- Journalists acquitted of charges related to online content SRI LANKA :- FMM calls on government to investigate journalist Prageeth Ekneligoda's disappearance INDIA: Neeraj Vagholikar, Preeti Gill share media fellowship for NE studies LIFESTYLE: Online tweets relay your every move INDIA: A show seeking to turn TV celebs into stand-up comedians TECHNOLOGY: Search engine mashup to 'tame' the web Sadguru Patil for ''Echo Journalist'' of the year award NEW MEDIA: Rising Voices: Closing the "Participation Gap" ANDHRA PRADESH: Somasundar elected President of APUWJ PAKISTAN: Curbs on the media are a sign of desperation rulers ARTICLE: The virtues of print media ANDHRA PRADESH: Wife of Minister surrenders after complaint by Newspaper reporter CHINA: Imprisoned dissident writer Yang Maodong allegedly tortured, confession to be used in court IJU NEC Meeting At Manali (HP) in July ONE FOR THE ROAD: NewCorrespondent.com - multi-media reporting of Latin American journey ‘NEW MEDIUM’ PROJECT: Croatia citizen journalists to play a big role in cross-platform International Freedom of Expression (IFEX) Digest pilot HARYANA: Rohit Yadav for best journalist award MAHARASHTRA: Publicist for cine stars claims he has received threat calls Women are faster than men in checking emails: IAMAI report The Hoot and Google Mediawatch Briefs from 'The Hoot' SPAIN: Spanish media magnate Jesus de Polanco dies KARNATAKA: Mass media should strengthen co-op movement HIMACHAL PRADESH: Octogenarian journalists honoured SEMINAR: Innovation Journalism - Detecting Weak Signals Chinese learn English through newspapers GIRISH AGARWAAL: A Decade-Old Braveheart USA: 'Ethics investigation on journalist who had affair with LA Mayor' IRAN says Rushdie death fatwa still stands CANNES DIARY: How was 'India' at Cannes? INTERVIEW with Harish Doraiswamy CEO Zee News Ltd KERALA: Photo Journalist of yesteryear dies SaharaOne names its ‘world TV’ channel FIRANGI Goa announces scheme for journalists in distress CHANDIGARH: Indian Express union office inaugurated UTTAR PRADESH: Senior Aaj Tak journalist bereaved BBC One bags best channel award at Edinburgh TV fest INDIA: IGNOU’s nine new schools include journalism and new media WEST BENGAL: Soumen Bhattacharjee new secretary of N-24 Journalsits Association World CIA releases declassified 1970s records European Court of Human Rights launches webcasts INDIA: Information Commission tells public broadcater not to discriminate between employees Ifra Executive News Service for Friday 06 July 2007 KINGSTON: School community radio goes on air HIMACHAL PRADESH: Social weak sections being ignored in development, feel PRSI Community radio in Malawi: an IPDC success story ROURKELA: National Seminar on 'PR-Media Interface: Paradigms for Today' UNESCO Director-General renews request for release of U Win Tin, imprisoned for the last 18 years INDIA: 'Rain man' of Indian journalism makes sure wells stay full COMMENT: Rely on print journalism for in-depth news, analysis Kiran Karnik LUDHIANA: Free for all in ministers Press conference SINGAPORE: 91 Indian exhibitors participate in BroadcastAsia & CommunicAsia expo WAN DOCUMENT: Newspapers Are A Growth Business National Seminar on TRUTH & MEDIA UNESCO supports Caribbean digital libraries How India aids ailing US newspapers SRI LANKA: State Security forces bar media access PAKISTAN: New ordinances deprive press freedom; journalists systematically attacked BLOG COMMENT: THE NAVHIND TIMES MAKES OUT WITH CASINOS... 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LOOK AT THEM FONDLING THE SMUT MACHINES Afghan Media Wars: While on the surface media is one of the more successful areas of development in Afghanistan a closer look reveals that ethnic, linguistic and regional rivalries are threatening the gains that press has made ALGERIA: IFJ Condemns Wave of Attacks on Journalists PUBLICATION: Access to Information as an Empowerment Right DOCUMENT: I&B MINISTRY ISSUES SHOW CAUSE NOTICE TO RED FM RADIO FOR AIRING RACIST REMARKS DOCUMENT: Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal order on seven-day ban imposed by the Information & Broadcasting Ministry on Delhi-based radio channel Red FM BURMA: Top UN diplomat threatened with expulsion following release of mildly critical statement SRI LANKA: Novel protest by daily OUT OF PRINT: The death and life of the American newspaper DOCUMENT: The Loksatta Editorial Piece They Set Afire RUSSIA: Municipal district assembly introduces restrictive rules on journalist accreditation MEDIA ON MEDIA: Despite India's media boom, its journalism is shrinking DOCUMENT: PM's speach on occasion of release of "Tribune 125 years – an anthology" BHOPAL: Positive reporting by media a balm for riot-scarred minds STATE OF MEDIA: Rahul Singh On The Sacking Of M J Akbar MEDIA WATCH: The ascent of the language press DR CONGO: Government must act for Workers Arbitrarily Dismissed by Media Group SOMALIA: IFJ Condemns Further Arrests of Journalists USA: Recession Is the End for U.S. Newspapers As We've Known Them MEDIA WATCH: Media is always the first target INDIA: Journalist reporting on under-represented communities arrested SOCIAL MEDIA: Journalists pedal to generate awareness on environmental pollution Why my mom 1.0 hates your web 2.0 EJC Media News headlines: July 20 :: German plan to subsidize search engine project; Fiat - WorldSpace distribution agreement; Dutch listening figures and more DR CONGO: IFJ Calls for Release of Journalist Maurice Kayombo PERU: Protesting teachers intimidate journalists in Huanta, beat and threaten another in Tingo María PAKISTAN: Wife of murdered journalist Daniel Pearl files lawsuit against 23 members of Al-Qaeda, Pakistani bank and Islamic trust PIOTV.com bags rights to webcast Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2008 live ZAMBIA: Security personnel prevent journalists from photographing stranded airplane of visiting president HILARIOUS: Bach's piano & other stories - penpricks and media balloon INDIA: Jharkhand tribal villagers publishing handwritten newspaper CYBERWORLD: MySpace deletes 29,000 sex offenders MAHARASHTRA: Journalism College director sentenced to a month's imprisonment INDIA: Young Editor ready to conquer the world COMMENT: Misplaced priorities or gross insensitivity CII MARKETING SUMMIT: Rewriting Marketing for the 'New India': Managing Dreams, Realities, Needs and Wants, New Delhi August 12 and 22, 2007 CHANDIGARH: Journalist bereaved MEDIA WATCH: Science in public media HIMACHAL PRADESH: Virbhadra becomes life member of Shimla Press Club LESSONS OF WAR: Israeli Journalists to Attend Peace Journalism Workshops IHRO Appreciation for NDTV and “The Hindu” opinion poll ZEE News Tribute: Shobhana A sparkling light fades away BANGALORE: Former All India Radio Director Sivaswamy passes away TRENDSPOTTING: YouTube launches new channel to find missing children NEPAL: A Workshop to Find the ‘Community’ in Community Media KOLKATA: CSJC to name soccer tourney after Khan NEPAL: 30 journalists arrested, later released, for demanding reinstatement of 49 dismissed journalists IRAN: Two journalists on hunger strike protest their death sentences BREAD AND BUTTER: World Journalists Back Swedish Union Battle over Decent Pay and Authors’ Rights DELHI: HC notices for Press Club President, Secretary General BREAD AND BUTTER: June 30 meeting of new Wage Board for journalists Ludhiana Journalist launches his Blog 'Sting ops part of journalism' TAMIL NADU: “Knowledge about changing media environment essential” TRENDSPOTTING: Traditional Media Sites Should Link To Third-Party Content MEDIA ON MEDIA: Arrest this trend - Suspects as showpieces for media MEDIA ON MEDIA: Stinging frameup - TV reportage that was a fraud MEDIA ON MEDIA: The issue of media ethics in India Today MEDIA ON MEDIA: Broadcasting Bill - Remedy worse than the ills ZIMBABWE: Four years after being banned, newspapers still in legal battle to resume publishing BANGLADESH: Partial Lifting of Ban on Politics Falls Far Short Authorities Should Lift Emergency Rules Undermining Basic Rights INTERVIEW-Somali journalists count sacrifices INDIA: Largest Information and Communication Techology Event, e- India 2008, Conference inaugurated. CAMBODIA: Unequal media access during national election campaign hampers opposition parties, warns Human Rights Watch BLOGOSPHERE: Do recent journalism graduates still lack web presence? GRASSROOT VIEW: 60 years of Indian journalism CHINA: Rights activist arrested by police, others harassed and detained as authorities continue to silence criticism |
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