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IFEX Communiqué Vol 20, No 42

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Tunisia

Media freedom in question after first post-revolution elections

With 90 per cent of eligible voters in Tunisia participating in a free election for the first time in 55 years on 23 October, IFEX members are calling for numerous reforms and political commitments to nurture this great yearning for democracy. Violent attacks on a Tunis TV station earlier this month have hit home the need for security, legal reform and educational campaigns.

Tibet (China)

Monks burn themselves alive to protest police attacks, confinement and surveillance

Violent raids, arbitrary detentions and permanent police surveillance drove two former Tibetan monks to fatally set themselves on fire on 7 October, reports Human Rights Watch. The tragic deaths follow a pattern, with four others self-immolating this year alone in the Sichuan region.

Nigeria

TV journalist gunned down by notorious Islamic sect

A journalist was gunned down in front of his house by militants from the radical Islamic sect Boko Haram, report Media Rights Agenda (MRA), Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ).

Mauritius

Journalist sentenced to jail for first time ever in island-state

A news editor fainted in a courthouse after he was sentenced to three months in jail following his coverage of a fraud case, report the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) and Reporters Without Borders (RSF). The detention marks the first time a Mauritian journalist has been sentenced to prison, according to CPJ.

Mexico

Draw attention to murdered writers by holding your own Day of the Dead event

Join PEN International in honouring fallen writers on Mexico's national Day of the Dead on 2 November. On Day of the Dead, an annual holiday in Mexico, people pay tribute to late friends and family members through numerous rites, including creating altars, visiting gravesites and cooking their deceased loved ones' favourite foods.

International

New UN report on Internet regulation around the world

The UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of expression, Frank La Rue, released a report to the UN General Assembly this month highlighting trends in Internet use and censorship and guiding governments in Internet regulation and distribution policies.

International / Awards

Four women journalists recognised by IWMF for their courage

Four inspiring women journalists from around the world are being honoured this week in New York and Los Angeles by the International Women's Media Foundation. The winners of this year's Courage in Journalism Awards are Adela Navarro Bello, the editor of "Zeta" newspaper in Mexico, Parisa Hafezi, the Reuters bureau chief in Iran and Chiranuch Premchaiporn, a web editor of Thai news website "Prachatai".

International / Awards and other opportunities

Martin Ennals Award calls for nominations

The Martin Ennals Award Foundation is seeking nominations for its Human Rights Defenders Award before the deadline of 9 December. Especially sought for the award are those who are fighting for the human rights of others in courageous or innovative ways. The award honours the late Martin Ennals, the first secretary general of Amnesty International.

International

IFEX launches International Day to End Impunity poster contest

Reminder! IFEX is still looking for entries for the International Day to End Impunity poster contest. We've received entries from all over the world and want you to be a part of our contest too! Illustrate impunity for your chance to win cash prizes. Hurry, the deadline for entries is 4 November.