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From the Communiqué

16 February 2011

Journalists, peaceful protesters violently suppressed

Women and children were among protesters in Bahrain on the The ouster of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has reinvigorated protests across the Arab region, resulting in clashes between security forces and protesters in Algeria, Bahrain, Iran and Yemen, report the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), Human Rights Watch and IFEX members in the region.
22 April 2009

Press freedom abuses rise during elections

Press freedom violations have increased under Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, many occurring during this month's electoral campaign, say the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) and Reporters Without Borders (RSF). Bouteflika was re-elected to a third term on 9 April.

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Reports

22 January 2009

World Report 2009: Algeria

16 April 2008

Annual Report 2008: Algeria




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New media law stifles free expression, says CPJ 26 January 2012 New media bill needs further improvement, says ANHRI 5 October 2011 "Freed" dissident kept in near-isolation 4 November 2010 Two Moroccan journalists released after being held for four days 28 September 2010 Polisario arrests rare dissenter in refugee camps 23 September 2010 IFJ demands freedom of movement for Moroccan journalists 22 September 2010 Anti-corruption activist given six-month suspended sentence, fine 14 September 2010 Independent radio station's website blocked 25 March 2010 Newspaper supplement banned after reporting on corruption 19 November 2009 Journalist faces 16 politicised lawsuits 9 October 2009 Moroccan reporter turned back on arrival, disputes between two countries blamed 20 July 2009 Tébessa-based reporter gets six months in prison 17 July 2009 National daily's correspondent detained in eastern city 10 June 2009 Four journalists face legal action for "defamation" 20 May 2009 Bouteflika urged to reverse Algerian press freedom abuses 23 April 2009 Two Moroccan journalists prevented from covering presidential election 16 April 2009 Current issues of three French publications banned on eve of presidential election 8 April 2009 Egyptian editor Khaled Hamza prevented from travelling; Tunisian journalist Siham Bensedrine denied entry into Algeria 6 April 2009 Authorities harass "El Watan" editor Omar Belhouchet 23 March 2009 Journalist Nedjar Hadj Daoud provisionally released but still facing six-month jail sentence 10 March 2009 Ghardaïa court confirms six-month prison term against "El Waha" editor for defamation 4 March 2009 Journalist Abdelouahab Souag fined over articles critical of cleric 4 March 2009 Cameraman dies as result of air strike while filming in Gaza 7 January 2009 See all alerts: Algeria
 
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