Ann Cooper
Ann Cooper
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We call on you to ensure that the U.S. military cease the use of these detentions at once and that officials credibly explain the basis for the detentions of those currently being held, or release them immediately,
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U.S. forces continue these alarming detentions of working journalists without any acceptable explanation, or anything resembling due process.
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The government's subversion of parliamentary procedure, in order to get this bill passed, is further evidence of its desperate desire to silence all independent reporting in Zimbabwe,
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We condemn the continued targeting of all innocent civilians, including journalists, and appeal to those holding them to free them at once.
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We continue to hope that these two journalists make a speedy recovery. What these attacks show is that covering Iraq is fraught with risk. Whether reporters are embedded with military forces or working independently there is no escape from the danger.
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We categorically condemn the outrageous prosecution of Shi Tao,
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We hope that those responsible for these murders and those of other journalists will eventually be brought to justice.
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Too many journalists have lost their lives just because they were doing their jobs, and unresponsive governments bear responsibility for the toll.
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We're disturbed to see the number of jailed journalists rise, and we're particularly troubled that the list of worst abusers now includes Ethiopia and the United States.
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We are concerned that the government could be using a serious charge to discredit a critic and intimidate his colleagues. We urge the government to ensure a transparent and fair proceeding.
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Togolese authorities must investigate this assault fully and prosecute those responsible, ... This kind of brazen attack cannot go unpunished.
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We are deeply concerned for the safety of our colleague Jill Carroll, a noted professional journalist who has covered all sides of the conflict in Iraq. We call on whoever is holding Carroll to release her at once.
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We are alarmed that state-run media are publicly attacking this newspaper. We are gravely concerned about the safety of Le Journal's staff, and call on the government to take steps to ensure their security.
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We serve no more processed food. There's fresh fruit and vegetables every day.