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A group of mostly women journalists calling for justice for slain reporters were violently suppressed by police with batons and tear gas in Honduras's capital last week, reports IFEX's member in Honduras the Comité por la Libre Expresión (C-Libre), as well as Reporters Without Borders (RSF). Two members of C-Libre, Tirzia Gáleas y Cesar Villeda, who were at the demonstration as observers, were also assaulted.
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From the Communiqué
21 December 2011
Honduras
Soldiers assault protesters calling for justice for slain journalists
A group of mostly women journalists calling for justice for slain reporters were violently suppressed by police with batons and tear gas in Honduras's capital last week, reports IFEX's member in Honduras the Comité por la Libre Expresión (C-Libre), as well as Reporters Without Borders (RSF). Two members of C-Libre, Tirzia Gáleas y Cesar Villeda, who were at the demonstration as observers, were also assaulted.
14 September 2011
Brazil / Honduras / Peru
With three new deaths, Latin America is most dangerous region for journalists, say IFEX members
Three journalists have been killed in the space of a week in Brazil, Honduras and Peru, cementing Latin America's status as the most dangerous region for journalists in 2011 so far, report IFEX members.See all articles: Central America
Campaigns and Advocacy
20 December 2011
Honduras
Honduras must investigate attacks on the press, says CPJ
In an open letter to President Porfirio Lobo Sosa, CPJ expresses its concern about the unrelenting violence against the local press.
5 July 2011
Honduras
Community radio stations still denied access to airwaves, RSF and AMARC note
A RSF special representative was in the Zacate Grande peninsula on 14 April 2011, and reports on the state of community radios in the region.
10 June 2011
Honduras
Concern about future of civil liberties, human rights after OAS readmits Honduras
AMARC and RSF had repeatedly called for significant concessions from Honduras in return for its readmission to the OAS.See all campaign news: Central America
Reports
23 December 2010
Honduras
Human Rights Watch releases report, "After the coup: Ongoing violence, intimidation and impunity in Honduras"
The authorities should take steps to end impunity for abuses committed after the 2009 coup and to curb ongoing attacks against journalists and activists, says the organisation.
30 July 2010
Honduras
Ongoing attacks foster climate of intimidation, says Human Rights Watch
According to Human Rights Watch research, there has been little progress on human rights after six months of the Lobo government.See all reports: Central America
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