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Campaigns and Advocacy - Yemen

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Yemen

IFJ cautiously welcomes statements by authorities, calls for implementation

Authorities promised to restore press freedom in the country and guarantee the safety of journalists, and assured journalists’ leaders and the IFJ that the government will review the restrictions on media, including the ban on Al Jazeera and the "Al Ayyan" newspaper.

Yemen

Parliament urged to reject immunity law for President Saleh and aides

The sweeping measure could result in impunity for serious international crimes such as deadly attacks on anti-government demonstrators in 2011, says Human Rights Watch.

Yemen

IPI interviews "Yemen Post" editor on reporting on the uprising

IPI spoke with the publisher and chief editor of the Yemen Post, Hakim Almasmari, about the censorship, violence and intimidation that any independent Yemeni media outlet must contend with.

Joint action - Yemen

Thirty IFEX members call on authorities to respect and protect free expression as the country descends into further uncertainty

The implications for journalists covering demonstrations are unclear, and their ability to move around freely and safely cannot be guaranteed.

Yemen

International partnership denounces systematic attacks on press freedom

The Partnership, a coalition of press freedom and human rights organisations including ARTICLE 19, IFJ, IMS and WAN-IFRA, visited Yemen in a week-long advocacy mission in November 2010.

Yemen

RSF urges French foreign minister to press Yemeni counterpart to free journalist

Although President Ali Abdullah Saleh announced the release of Abdul Ilah Haydar Shae, he continues to be detained unjustly, RSF said.

Joint action - Yemen

International partnership for Yemen reports on critical press freedom situation

ARTICLE 19, IFJ and WAN-IFRA note it appears the government is seeking the legal framework to legitimise its continued clampdown on press freedom, and self-censorship is rife in the official, opposition and independent media.

Yemen

Authorities should free Shaea, repudiate abuse, CPJ says

Held incommunicado for 29 days before his first hearing, Shaea's detention has since been extended for an additional 30 days "to complete the investigation," according to news reports.

Yemen

In conversation with "Yemen Times" editor-in-chief Nadia al-Saqqaf

"It's not as easy as it used to be for the government to kill people. Journalists are making use of this small flexibility and they are pushing the envelope," said the editor.

Yemen

Imprisoned journalists in deteriorating health

CPJ urges the Yemeni government to release two ailing journalists, one of whom has allegedly been tortured while in custody.

Yemen

IFJ launches ethical journalism campaign, calls for release of journalists

The launch ceremony was organised jointly with the Yemeni Journalist Syndicate and was attended by families and supporters of journalists who remain in custody.

Take action! - Yemen

Help free abducted journalist

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is asking for your support to call on Yemeni authorities to guarantee the safety of journalist Mohammed al Maqaleh. He was abducted by security forces on 18 September for reporting on the Sa'ada war.

Yemen

Human rights organisations urge president to lift blockade on newspapers, websites

On the occasion of the 19th anniversary of Yemen's Unity Day, Egyptian human rights organizations urged Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh to order the Ministry of Information to stop the siege imposed on Yemeni newspapers and remove the ban on blocked Yemeni websites.

Joint action - Yemen

Twenty-seven IFEX members appeal to government to address free expression situation

(ARTICLE 19/IFEX) - The following is a joint action by 27 IFEX members: