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Campaigns and Advocacy - Iraq

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Joint action - Iraq

Thirty-five IFEX members and partners call proposed cyber crimes law a setback to free speech

An open letter by 35 organisations calls Iraq's proposed Information Technology Crimes law a threat to the fundamental freedoms necessary for the evolution of free speech and a vibrant press. The law will come to vote in the Iraqi Council of Representatives in April.

Iraq

Draft Informatics Crimes Law fundamentally flawed, says ARTICLE 19

The Draft Law cites, as its basis, multiple negative consequences of the "information revolution" without acknowledging the positive role technology performs in today's society, not least of all in enhancing the enjoyment of fundamental human rights. The Draft Law provides no guarantees for the right to freedom of expression or freedom of information.

Iraq

One year since his murder, RSF pays tribute to Kurdish journalist Sardasht Osman

The anniversary of Osman's murder comes at a time of tension as journalists are constantly the targets of death threats, acts of intimidation, physical attacks and murder attempts.

Iraq

WAN-IFRA expresses concern over pattern of media oppression

WAN-IFRA called on the Kurdistan Regional Government president to end what appears to be a campaign of harassment against the media.

Iraq

Al-Maliki questioned on missing Iraqi journalist

CPJ writes to Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, calling on him to clarify the whereabouts of editor Saad al-Aossi and the reasons for his continued detention.

Iraq

CPJ calls for action following spate of recent attacks on the press in Iraqi Kurdistan

In a letter to Iraqi Kurdistan President Massoud Barzani, CPJ expresses its concern about deteriorating press freedom conditions in the region, including deadly violence and official harassment.

Joint action - Iraq

IFJ and ARTICLE 19 pledge support for UK "Guardian" newspaper in defamation case

ARTICLE 19, IFJ and the affiliated Iraqi journalists' union have called on authorities to drop defamation charges against the "Guardian" and journalist Ghaith Abdul-Ahad.

Iraq

Historic day in Baghdad as IFJ launches journalism support programme

Leaders of journalists unions from around the world travelled to Baghdad at the weekend for a conference on support for media in Iraq - the first international meeting of any kind in the city since the war began six years ago.