Ann Cooper
Ann Cooper
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Expelling (him), especially in light of other recent attacks on independent journalists in Uganda, puts into question Uganda's commitment to press freedom.
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These actions call into question Kenya's commitment to press freedom.
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We're gravely concerned that sedition laws are being used to retaliate against a critical publication. The Philippine government should drop these charges and affirm its commitment and remove laws that inhibit the work of the press.
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We categorically condemn the outrageous prosecution of Shi Tao,
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Journalists say your government has pressured printing houses not to print many independent newspapers.
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Journalists in Nepal have every reason to protest the king's continued campaign of intimidation against the independent press.
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While we're glad that our colleague has been freed, the coercive circumstances of his release are alarming. Saudi officials must allow him to continue his work without further persecution.
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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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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 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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We call on the Chinese government and Yahoo to provide a full explanation of the circumstances that led the company to provide account holder information,
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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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U.S. forces continue these alarming detentions of working journalists without any acceptable explanation, or anything resembling due process.
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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.