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Communiqué Vol 18, No 21

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Iran

RSF urges presidential candidates to defend free expression

Last week Iran temporarily blocked access to Facebook, prompting government critics to condemn the move as an attempt to silence the opposition before next month's presidential election.

Somalia

Journalists die amid renewed violence

A radio producer was gunned down last week in crossfire in Mogadishu, while another journalist died on 26 May from gunshot wounds suffered while covering fighting in central Somalia in April. They are the third and fourth journalists to be killed in Somalia this year, report the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ), the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) and Reporters Without Borders (RSF).

Zimbabwe

Foreign journalists welcome to do their job, says PM

Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai announced last week that foreign journalists are free to report from Zimbabwe, where many have previously been banned and others arrested and harassed, report the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) and news reports.

Mexico

Crime reporter found dead in Durango

The body of a journalist who covered the police beat in northern Mexico was found on 26 May, a day after he was abducted from his home, report Centro Nacional de Comunicación (CENCOS), the Center of Journalism and Public Ethics (CEPET), the Inter American Press Association (IAPA) and other IFEX members.

Colombia

FLIP founder leaves paper over political differences

One of the founding members of the Foundation for Press Freedom (FLIP) has announced that he has been made to leave his paper because of a difference of political views, FLIP reports.

Morocco

Journalists on trial for criticising Libyan leader

Five Moroccan journalists are facing trial in Casablanca for "publicly harming" Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi and "hurting his dignity", report the Arabic Network for Human Rights Information (ANHRI) and the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ).

Philippines

Journalist finds himself on army "hit list"

Last week a journalist the accused the Philippine Army of putting his name on a military "hit list", report the Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility (CMFR), the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) and Reporters Without Borders (RSF).

Serbia

Radio B92 celebrates 20 years of social responsibility

Radio B92 - a Belgrade local radio station that blossomed into a national media network famous for its staunch independence and commitment to social responsibility - celebrates its 20th birthday this month.

Awards

2009 Bastiat Prize competition

Journalists from around the world are invited to apply for the 2008 Frédéric Bastiat Prize, which honours articles that explain the principles and institutions of a free society with eloquence and wit. The deadline for entries is 30 June 2009.