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Free Expression Digest: Mon., Aug 10
Verdict for Rezaian expected soon, Ismayilova back in court, arrest in Mexico journalist killing, and more... More
Free Expression Digest: Fri., August 7
Another blogger brutally murdered in Bangladesh, Khadija Ismayilova's trial begins in Baku, Bahrain suspends the country's only independent newspaper, and more... More
Burundi: Investigate Attacks on Journalists and Human Rights Defenders
The undersigned press freedom, media development and human rights organizations denounce the continued attacks on and threats to journalists, media workers and human rights defenders, most recently the serious… More
Free Expression Digest: Thurs., August 6
Gao Yu's health continues to deteriorate, China's new move to censor the Internet, letter to protest Netzpolitik treason investigation signed by hundreds, and more... More
China: Urgently Release Ill Journalist Gao Yu
We now write to express our deep concern about the health of imprisoned journalist Gao Yu, and to urge the Ministry of Public Security to immediately and unconditionally release… More
Free Expression Digest: Weds., August 5
Turkish prosecutors want 18 journalists jailed, German prosecutor fired, Indonesian gov't aims to outlaw insulting president, and more... More
Free Expression Digest: Tues., August 4
DHS admits cybersecurity bill raises privacy concerns, judge strikes down Idaho "ag-gag" law, German officials suspend treason inquiry of bloggers, and more... More
Murder of Mexican Journalist Indicates Failure to Provide Most Basic Protections
The murder of photographer Ruben Espinosa in Mexico City on Friday indicates a failure to provide even the most basic protections for journalists. More
Free Expression Digest: Fri., July 31
Germany investigates news websites for treason over surveillance story, UK reverses decision, grants Ai Weiwei 6-month visa, and more... More
Free Expression Digest: Thurs., July 30
Egypt delays verdict for three Al-Jazeera journalists, Khadija Ismayilova wins prestigious award, UK denies long-term visa for Ai Weiwei, and more... More
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