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Somali journalists receive bulletproof jackets and helmets
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) today distributed some 20 bulletproof jackets and helmets to Somali journalists, for a long time endangered by the unending conflict in the country.
First child act ever for Southern Sudan to be launched
The President of the Government of Southern Republic of the Sudan H.E. General Salva Kiir Mayardit, right, will tomorrow officially launch the first ever Child Act for Southern Republic of the Sudan.
HRHF and NHC concerned over repeated harrasment of HR defender Svetsik
The Human Rights House Foundation (HRHF) and the Norwegian Helsinki Committee (NHC) sent a letter of concern to the Belarusian authorities today urging them to investigate the charges brought against human rights defender Leanid Svetsik from Viciebsk.
Radio station closed by forces controlling south-western Somalia
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) condemns the closure of the private radio station Radio Maandeeq in Baladhawo district of Gedo region. This morning, around 07:00, Al-Shabaab forces controlling the south-western regions of Republic of Somalia ordered the management of the radio to shut down the station, according to the station’s journalists.
Sudanese human rights defenders at risk
The East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Network calls on African civil society to mobilise in solidarity with Sudanese HRDs and on African leaders to put pressure on their Sudanese Counterpart. Sudanse authorities recently shut down three leading national human rights NGOs, including all their local branches.
Systematic intimidation of Kenyan human rights defenders
Kenyan law enforcement agencies have systematically harassed and intimidated human rights defenders, a United Nations independent expert said, expressing outrage at threats made against those who have cooperated with the world body. Right, Philip Alston, UN Special Rapporteur on Extrajudicial Executions.
International Conference: Youth and Peace Building
Late last month, youth from 16 countries gathered for an international conference on youth and peace building in Donja Stubica, Republic of Croatia. The youth discussed various positive impacts of peace building, pointing out the example of the successful reintegration of the Podunavlje area in the Republic of Croatia. Right, President of the Republic of Croatia, Stjepan Mesic.
Azeri editor sentenced to one year in jail for defamation
The Institute for Reporters’ Freedom and Safety (IRFS) resolutely condemns the unwarranted one-year prison sentence for defamation handed down against “Tezadlar” newspaper editor-in-chief Asif Merzili and the six-month corrective labour sentence issued against Merzili’s colleague, journalist Zumrud Mammedova.
Argentina: Free press, for now
From Raúl Alfonsín onwards, Argentina has done well to move on from the dark days of the generals. But is Cristina Fernández de Kirchner’s government now threatening media freedoms?