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IFEX Communiqué Vol 20, No 19

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Russia

Convictions of ultra-nationalists for murdering lawyer and journalist a victory for justice, say IFEX members

Two ultra-nationalists have been convicted and sentenced to long prison terms for the January 2009 double murder of human rights lawyer Stanislav Markelov and "Novaya Gazeta" trainee reporter Anastasia Baburova - a landmark victory against impunity in Russia, say the Glasnost Defence Foundation (GDF), the Center for Journalism in Extreme Situations (CJES) and other IFEX members.

Bahrain

IFEX members appeal to world leaders to take action against rights abuses

Even as the King of Bahrain promises to end the state of emergency he imposed in mid-March to quell anti-government demonstrations, journalists, rights activists and opposition leaders continue to be arrested, with dozens of them hastily tried. Forty-two IFEX members and 15 partners are appealing to the international community to end their silence and demand that the Bahraini government take action against the rights abuses.

Pakistan

Tribal journalist targeted in bomb blast

An investigative journalist who often wrote about militants in Pakistan's Tribal Areas was killed last night in an apparently targeted bomb blast in Peshawar, report Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) and other IFEX members.

Peru / Brazil

Journalists killed on World Press Freedom Day

Two journalists were gunned down in the Americas on World Press Freedom Day (3 May), a stark reminder of the dangers journalists face to keep us informed, say the Inter American Press Association (IAPA), the International Press Institute (IPI) and other IFEX members.

Ethiopia / World Press Freedom Day

Government hijacks World Press Freedom Day event

Officials in Ethiopia celebrated World Press Freedom Day by hijacking a local UNESCO-sponsored 3 May event, putting up pro-government journalists as speakers and cancelling independent journalists who were scheduled to speak, reports the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ).

France / Afghanistan

Campaign on Facebook for French journalists held hostage in Afghanistan

Reporters Without Borders wants you to remember that French journalists Stéphane Taponier and Hervé Ghesquière were kidnapped in Afghanistan nearly 500 days ago. Click here to contribute your Facebook profile picture that will help build a virtual mosaic of their faces.

International / Awards and other opportunities

PEN American Center announces Freedom to Write Fellowship

Want to bring international attention to 2010's Nobel Peace Prize laureate Liu Xiaobo, or make an impact at the UN Human Rights Council? PEN American Center is seeking an experienced free expression advocate for its brand new Freedom to Write Fellowship, a full-time, 18-month position helping to expand its Freedom to Write programme.