News from the Open Word House in London - 2009
Mexico: Fears for safety of author Lydia Cacho
English PEN is deeply concerned by the harassment of award-winning author, journalist and activist Lydia Cacho, giving rise to fears for her safety. Cacho reports being watched and followed by unknown armed individuals. 29 May 2009 »
Cuba: A new generation of censorship
Has Cuba moved away from the policies of the old regime? The three-year prison sentence imposed on Habana Press director and independent journalist Alberto Santiago Du Bouchet on 12 May 2009 suggests Raúl Castro is following in his brother's footsteps. 29 May 2009 »
Moldova: The “Twitter revolutionary”
The unprecedented mass protests in Moldova last month would not have happened without Twitter. Natalia Morar should know: she was one of the activists who made it happen 28 May 2009 »
Australia: Impotent censors
The Australian government’s ignorance about the Internet is impeding attempts to ban online content, says John Ozimek 22 May 2009 »
Continued violence against journalists symptomatic of ongoing repression in South Caucasus
ARTICLE 19 is becoming increasingly concerned that acts of violence against journalists in the Republic of Armenia, Republic of Azerbaijan d Georgia are on the rise. Previous attacks have seen a lack of independent and prompt investigation, creating a climate of impunity for the perpetrators and fear amongst journalists working in these countries. 20 May 2009 »
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