Ann Cooper
Ann Cooper
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Journalists say your government has pressured printing houses not to print many independent newspapers.
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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 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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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 welcome this important court decision. The government should withdraw these spurious charges against all of the former Daily News journalists, repeal AIPPA and allow the Daily News to reopen.
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Shi Tao is being unjustly punished by a government that routinely jails journalists.
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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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The allegations that the Moroccan authorities played a role in organizing these demonstrations are alarming. We demand that the government explain why municipal vehicles were shuttling protesters and why municipal employees were organizing the crowds against the paper.
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While we were initially pleased that the government had dropped its baseless charge against Zhao, his continued detention shows the government's cavalier attitude toward due process and the rule of law. We call for his immediate release.
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We categorically condemn the outrageous prosecution of Shi Tao,
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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.