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Communiqué Vol 18, No 38

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Honduras

Civil liberties suspended in state of emergency

A state of emergency was declared by the de facto government in Honduras on 26 September, suspending constitutional guarantees of freedom of expression, freedom of movement and freedom of assembly for 45 days, report the Comité por la Libre Expresión (C-Libre) and IFEX members. Harassment of the media continues as overall conditions for journalistic work greatly deteriorate.

Mexico

Local crime critic slain

As the war between brutal drug cartels and militant authorities continues to unfold in Mexico, journalists who refuse to engage in self-censorship pay with their lives. In the most recent tragedy, a radio journalist was shot to death inside the station where he worked on 23 September, report the Centre for Journalism and Public Ethics (CEPET), the Inter American Press Association (IAPA) and other IFEX members.

Colombia

Reporter shot dead riding his motorcycle

A Colombian journalist was shot four times and killed on 22 September while riding his motorcycle to cover a story, report the Foundation for Press Freedom (FLIP) and other IFEX members.

Nigeria

Editor's children witness his assassination

A Nigerian editor was murdered in his home in Lagos, by a gang of six men who pumped his body full of bullets, report the Media Rights Agenda (MRA) and other IFEX members.

Azerbaijan

Three journalists still imprisoned years later

After several years, two editors and a journalist remain imprisoned in Azerbaijan for their relentless criticism of the government, report the Institute for Reporters Freedom and Safety (IRFS) and other IFEX members. In an open letter to President Ilham Aliyev, IRFS has demanded an end to the persecution of journalists and mass media, saying it is an impediment to the democratic development of the country.

Yemen

Help free abducted journalist

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is asking for your support to call on Yemeni authorities to guarantee the safety of journalist Mohammed al Maqaleh. He was abducted by security forces on 18 September for reporting on the Sa'ada war.

Africa

NUSOJ says media environment deteriorating in Somaliland

The quality of journalism in Somaliland is disintegrating from within, suffering from corruption of media outlets, as well as from attacks by the state, says a new report by the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ).

International

ARTICLE 19 highlights global laws on right to know day

ARTICLE 19 has spearheaded a global campaign calling on countries to adopt access to information laws. New tools to challenge unworkable policies, reveal hidden statistics and lay bare corrupt practices are being used to demand transparency and accountability from authoritarian governments, says ARTICLE 19 in a new report.