Committee to Protect Journalists - Canada tag:cpj.org,2008-09-16://1 2010-06-30T20:51:50Z Movable Type 4.34-en Police beat journalist at G-20 summit in Toronto tag:cpj.org,2010://1.14850 2010-06-30T20:44:14Z 2010-06-30T20:51:50Z Committee to Protect Journalists A freelance journalist was beaten by police on June 26 as he was covering a demonstration related to the G-20 summit of world leaders in Toronto. Jesse Rosenfeld, a contributor to the opinion section of the Guardian online, later said in a press conference that Canadian police authorities attacked him after recognizing him as a “loud-mouthed kid” from previous demonstrations, and after noticing that the press credentials hanging around his neck did not include an official Canadian pass to cover the summit.

]]> Three journalists shot and wounded in Thai demonstrations tag:cpj.org,2010://1.14687 2010-05-14T19:50:15Z 2010-05-16T23:51:42Z Committee to Protect Journalists deteriorating security situation for reporters in Thailand as government forces and anti-government protesters exchange fire in the national capital. Three journalists were shot and injured on Friday when security forces and protesters exchanged fire that resulted in at least seven deaths and more than 100 injuries, according to local and international news reports. ]]> Pentagon bars 4 reporters from Guantanamo hearings tag:cpj.org,2010://1.14668 2010-05-07T20:50:53Z 2010-05-07T21:15:19Z New York, May 7, 2010—The U.S. military should allow four banned reporters from different Canadian and U.S.-based media outlets to cover military commission proceedings in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The reporters were banned after each named a U.S. Army interrogator after being told to keep him and other participants in... Committee to Protect Journalists New York, May 7, 2010—The U.S. military should allow four banned reporters from different Canadian and U.S.-based media outlets to cover military commission proceedings in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The reporters were banned after each named a U.S. Army interrogator after being told to keep him and other participants in the proceedings anonymous. The proceedings were about the status of Guantanamo prisoner Omar Khadr, who accused the interrogator of torturing him at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan.]]> Attacks on the Press 2009: Americas Developments tag:cpj.org,2010://1.13911 2010-02-16T05:02:40Z 2010-02-15T18:19:56Z Committee to Protect Journalists http://cpj.org/ On way to Olympic protests, reporters stopped at border tag:cpj.org,2010://1.14288 2010-02-12T19:50:55Z 2010-02-12T20:10:08Z New York, February 12, 2010—The Committee to Protect Journalists is concerned about reported border incidents involving journalists attempting to enter Canada from the United States to cover protests and other events related to the Olympic Games, which begin tonight.... Committee to Protect Journalists Native groups are among those protesting at the games. (AP)

New York, February 12, 2010—The Committee to Protect Journalists is concerned about reported border incidents involving journalists attempting to enter Canada from the United States to cover protests and other events related to the Olympic Games, which begin tonight.

]]> American journalist interrogated at Canadian border tag:cpj.org,2009://1.13916 2009-12-02T19:59:03Z 2009-12-13T19:44:20Z Committee to Protect Journalists New York, December 2, 2009—The Committee to Protect Journalists is concerned by the detention and interrogation of a U.S. journalist crossing the border into Canada. News host Amy Goodman of the syndicated, community-oriented radio and television program "Democracy Now!" was detained on Nov. 25 as she tried to cross the Canadian border south of Vancouver and questioned about her work. Goodman was on a speaking tour to promote her new book, Breaking the Sound Barrier.

]]> Kidnapped journalists in Somalia reportedly ill tag:cpj.org,2009://1.11289 2009-05-26T21:17:10Z 2009-05-26T21:03:59Z New York, May 26, 2009--The Committee to Protect Journalists is very concerned about the well-being of two captive journalists, a Canadian and an Australian, who urged their respective governments to work harder for their release in a phone call with a reporter on Sunday. Both journalists said they were sick... Committee to Protect Journalists New York, May 26, 2009--The Committee to Protect Journalists is very concerned about the well-being of two captive journalists, a Canadian and an Australian, who urged their respective governments to work harder for their release in a phone call with a reporter on Sunday. Both journalists said they were sick and being held in harsh conditions.

]]> Canadian delegation should raise Tunisia's poor record tag:cpj.org,2009://1.10889 2009-02-12T19:17:00Z 2009-02-12T19:34:13Z Dear members of the Canada-Africa Parliamentary Association: Having learned of your coming visit to Tunisia, the Committee to Protect Journalists wishes to bring to your attention the Tunisian government's unrelenting harassment of independent journalists and its routine use of plainclothes police and the judiciary to retaliate against critical voices. Committee to Protect Journalists Attacks on the Press in 2008: Americas Developments tag:cpj.org,2009://1.10707 2009-02-10T05:52:00Z 2009-08-12T05:16:52Z Committee to Protect Journalists http://cpj.org/ News media challenge news blackout tag:216.139.245.96,2008:/cases//9.120 2008-03-01T17:00:00Z 2008-03-01T17:00:00Z MARCH 2008 Posted March 12, 2008 “Toronto 17” LEGAL Several news organizations have asked a Canadian appeals court to overturn a publication, broadcast, and Internet ban imposed on the ongoing bail hearings of 17 suspects accused of alleged terrorist activities concerning the Canadian capital of Toronto. Authorities announced the arrest... Committee to Protect Journalists MARCH 2008
Posted March 12, 2008

“Toronto 17”
LEGAL

Several news organizations have asked a Canadian appeals court to overturn a publication, broadcast, and Internet ban imposed on the ongoing bail hearings of 17 suspects accused of alleged terrorist activities concerning the Canadian capital of Toronto. Authorities announced the arrest of the suspects, since known as the “Toronto 17,” in June 2006 after they allegedly tried to obtain 3 tons of ammonium nitrate, according to The Associated Press. Since then, five of the suspects have been freed on bail. But a Canadian court ordered news organizations not to report why they were released or any other details of the bail hearings.

]]> Urdu-language columnist attacked after alleged anti-Islam articles tag:216.139.245.96,2007:/cases//9.274 2007-04-19T16:00:00Z 2007-04-19T16:00:00Z APRIL 19, 2007 Posted April 27, 2007 Jawaad Faizi, Pakistan Post ATTACKED, THREATENED After receiving anonymous threats, Faizi, a columnist for the New York-based Urdu-language biweekly Pakistan Post, was attacked by unidentified individuals in Toronto, according to the Canadian press and CPJ interviews.... Committee to Protect Journalists APRIL 19, 2007
Posted April 27, 2007

Jawaad Faizi, Pakistan Post
ATTACKED, THREATENED

After receiving anonymous threats, Faizi, a columnist for the New York-based Urdu-language biweekly Pakistan Post, was attacked by unidentified individuals in Toronto, according to the Canadian press and CPJ interviews.
]]> Police request reporter's records tag:216.139.245.96,2006:/cases//9.479 2006-01-31T17:00:00Z 2006-01-31T17:00:00Z JANUARY 19, 2006 Posted January 31, 2006 Bill Dunphy, The Hamilton Spectator LEGAL ACTION Police asked a judge to order Dunphy, a senior reporter for the Hamilton, Ontario, daily, to turn over all records of his interviews with a convicted criminal. Police are investigating a 1998 murder of a local... Committee to Protect Journalists JANUARY 19, 2006
Posted January 31, 2006

Bill Dunphy, The Hamilton Spectator
LEGAL ACTION

Police asked a judge to order Dunphy, a senior reporter for the Hamilton, Ontario, daily, to turn over all records of his interviews with a convicted criminal. Police are investigating a 1998 murder of a local lawyer and her husband. They are seeking Dunphy's interviews because they believe the convicted criminal to be involved in the murder, The Hamilton Spectator reported.
]]> Police request reporter's records tag:216.139.245.96,2006:/cases//9.478 2006-01-19T17:00:00Z 2006-01-19T17:00:00Z JANUARY 19, 2006 Posted January 31, 2006 Bill Dunphy, The Hamilton Spectator LEGAL ACTION Police asked a judge to order Dunphy, a senior reporter for the Hamilton, Ontario, daily, to turn over all records of his interviews with a convicted criminal. Police are investigating a 1998 murder of a local... Committee to Protect Journalists JANUARY 19, 2006
Posted January 31, 2006

Bill Dunphy, The Hamilton Spectator
LEGAL ACTION

Police asked a judge to order Dunphy, a senior reporter for the Hamilton, Ontario, daily, to turn over all records of his interviews with a convicted criminal. Police are investigating a 1998 murder of a local lawyer and her husband. They are seeking Dunphy's interviews because they believe the convicted criminal to be involved in the murder, The Hamilton Spectator reported.
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]]> Attacks on the Press 2004: Africa Analysis tag:216.139.245.96,2005://1.6941 2005-03-14T16:57:00Z 2009-04-23T17:27:22Z Overviewby Julia Crawford With the rule of law weak in many African countries, journalists regularly battle threats and harassment, not only from governments but also from rogue elements, such as militias. Repressive legislation is used in many countries to silence journalists who write about sensitive topics such as corruption, mismanagement,... Committee to Protect Journalists Overview
by Julia Crawford

With the rule of law weak in many African countries, journalists regularly battle threats and harassment, not only from governments but also from rogue elements, such as militias. Repressive legislation is used in many countries to silence journalists who write about sensitive topics such as corruption, mismanagement, and human rights abuses. If fewer journalists were killed or imprisoned in Africa than in some other regions in 2004--two were killed and 19 were behind bars for their work at year's end--the problems they face are insidious and ongoing.
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