3 September 2013   IFEX Daily Digest Free expression news SPOTLIGHT  |  Mexico Freedom of expression hobbled by self-censorship in Mexico Index on Censorship Mexico has faced increasing challenges from organised crime gangs that were targeted during the Calderon government; this has had serious impact on press freedom in the Mexican provinces, where most media recoiled from reporting on organised crime-related violence. ▸read more       Africa | Uganda Uganda Communications Commission urged to not switch off SIM cards Human Rights Network for Journalists - Uganda   Americas | Argentina Atacan a dos fotógrafos durante represión policial en Argentina Foro de Periodismo Argentino   Americas | Ecuador Gobierno ecuatoriano pide que se penalice la opinión en redes sociales Fundación Andina para la Observación y el Estudio de Medios   Asia and Pacific | India Indian TV crew attacked by spiritual leader's followers; newspaper asked to identify source International Federation of Journalists   Asia and Pacific | Philippines Radio commentator shot dead in southern Philippines Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility   Middle East and North Africa | Bahrain In Bahrain, calls for investigations into detained journalists' claims of torture go unheeded Reporters Without Borders   Middle East and North Africa | مصر إيقاف بث 5 قنوات فضائية وأغلاق مكاتبها في مصر Arabic Network for Human Rights Information   Middle East and North Africa | Egypt Egypt bans Al-Jazeera, detains journalists, raids outlets Committee to Protect Journalists   Middle East and North Africa | Iraq Ministry of Interior in Iraq continues to restrict freedom of assembly Human Rights Watch عربي   SHARE THIS NEWSLETTER      REGIONS IN THE NEWS International Africa Americas Asia & Pacific Europe & Central Asia Middle East & North Africa SUBSCRIBE More ways to get free expression news that matters to you IFEX This Week A weekly snapshot of the top free expression stories delivered to your inbox every Wednesday. JOIN OUR COMMUNITIES   Take action! Cambodian activist wants to hear from you after a year in jail Upload a photo calling for the release of land rights activist Yorm Bopha, half-way through serving a two-year sentence after being jailed on 4 September 2012. Your photos mean so much to her. SHARE THIS NEWSLETTER     Facebook | Twitter | Email JOIN OUR COMMUNITIES     Facebook | Twitter VISIT OUR WEBSITE     English | Français | Español | عربي IFEX DAILY DIGEST SECTION EDITORS Marianna Tzabiras: International, Asia & Pacific; Erin Woycik: Americas; Caro Rolando: Africa, Europe & Central Asia; Hiba Zayadin: Middle East & North Africa IFEX | PO Box 407, 555 Richmond St W, Ste 1101, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5V 3B1 You're receiving this message at because you subscribed to receive information from IFEX. Unsubscribe or Manage your preferences