Journalists Receive Pre-Election Death Threats
César Levano and Arturo Belaúnde, editor and president of the Board, respectively, of the daily newspaper La Primera, have both received death threats prior to the second round of… More
Writer Detained; Fears for Safety
Najati Tayara, a writer and editor who was covering the protests currently taking place across Syria, is being held incommunicado as of May 12, 2011. More
Imprisoned Editor Faces Life Prison Sentence for “Treason”
On April 13, 2011, a Burundi state prosecutor requested a life sentence for Jean-Claude Kavumbagu, editor of the online press agency Net Press, for treason. More
Journalists, Bloggers, and Writers Detained, Fears for Safety
There have been several killings, mass arrests, and disappearances of civilians, including several journalists, bloggers, writers, and activists in the crackdown on peaceful anti-government protests, which have been taking… More
Newspaper Owner and Journalist Shot Dead
Valério Nascimento, journalist and owner of Panorama Geral, was shot dead outside his home in Rio Claro, Rio de Janeiro state, on May 3, 2011. More
Trials Begin of Writers and Journalists Detained Since December
Trials have begun against Belarusian writers and journalists who were detained following demonstrations against the results of the flawed presidential election of December 19, 2010. More
Prominent Activist Sentenced
Dissident writer and activist Cu Huy Ha Vu was given a seven-year prison sentence on April 4, 2011. More
Blogger Michael Nabil Sanad Sentenced to Three Years in Prison
Internet writer Michael Nabil Sanad was handed down a three-year prison sentence on April 9, 2011 for criticizing former President Hosni Mubarak. More
Reporter Armando José Chicoca Released
On April 6, 2011, reporter Armando José Chicoca, who was sentenced to one year in prison and a heavy fine on defamation charges on March 3, was released on… More
Prominent Artist and Critic Ai Weiwei Detained; Fears for Safety
Artist and prominent government critic Ai Weiwei was arrested at Beijing airport on April 3, 2011, and remains in detention. More
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