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Communiqué Vol 18, No 35

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Afghanistan

Journalist freed; another killed in raid

There was good news and bad news coming out of Afghanistan this past week. After being sentenced to 20 years in prison, journalist Sayed Perwiz Kambakhsh was secretly pardoned by President Hamid Karzai weeks ago, report the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and the International Press Institute (IPI).

The Gambia

President pardons six journalists

Six Gambian journalists imprisoned on charges ranging from defamation to "seditious publication" were released on 3 September on a presidential pardon, report the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) and other IFEX members.

Sudan

Journalist released from detention after being fined for wearing pants

A Sudanese journalist was convicted on 7 September of "sensational dressing" and jailed for wearing trousers, report the Arabic Network for Human Rights Information (ANHRI) and the International Press Institute (IPI). Protesters in support of Lubna Ahmed Hussein were beaten outside the court and reporters barred from the proceedings.

El Salvador

Photojournalist/documentary filmmaker killed

A filmmaker who spent years documenting El Salvador's most violent gangs was shot dead last week, say the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), the International Press Institute (IPI) and Reporters Without Borders (RSF).

International

Defending the right to offend, shock or disturb

Insult laws are designed to protect politicians, government leaders and officials and state institutions, arming the state with access to resources and legal doctrines that no other citizen has, says a new report by the World Press Freedom Committee (WPFC).

International

Stronger legislation needed to sustain community radio

One of the most critical impediments to community radio is inadequate legislation says the World Association of Community Radio Broadcasters (AMARC) in its latest report.