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African leaders urged to defend press freedom
LETTER
June 30, 2006
Attacks on the Press in 2005
Analysis: Lessons in Democracy, Pressure, and the Press
Attaques contre la presse en 2005
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Cases of attacks on the press in Africa
2003 | 2004 | 2005
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BENIN
Journalists are released after 2 months in prison
NEWS ALERT
February 9, 2007
CPJ condemns jailing of two journalists for criminal libel
NEWS ALERT
December 4, 2006
Journalist questioned over critical articles
CASE
September 18, 2006
Journalists held over story on president's son
CASE
September 15, 2006
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BURKINA FASO
CPJ condemns dropped charges in Zongo case
NEWS ALERT
July 20, 2006
Journalist detained and harassed by security forces
CASE
April 20, 2006
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BURUNDI
Three radio journalists returned to prison after one-day trial
NEWS ALERT
December 14, 2006
Third radio journalist jailed in growing crackdown
NEWS ALERT
November 29, 2006
CPJ condemns imprisonment of two radio journalists
NEWS ALERT
November 22, 2006
Journalist freed after five months in jail
CASE
October 30, 2006
CPJ condemns continuing harrassment of radio journalists
NEWS ALERT
October 2, 2006
Government harrassment forces radio chief into hiding
NEWS ALERT
September 28, 2006
Journalist jailed for five months for remarks in a bar
NEWS ALERT
September 19, 2006
CPJ condemns partial closing of private radio station
NEWS ALERT
August 21, 2006
CPJ condemns harassment of radio director
NEWS ALERT
August 4, 2006
Journalist arrested for criticizing government
NEWS ALERT
June 1, 2006
Police attack journalists at ousted politician's press conference
NEWS ALERT
April 18, 2006
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CAMEROON
Journalist beaten unconscious by police
CASE
December 29, 2006
Journalist held over article criticizing the army
CASE
September 3, 2006
Newspaper directors sentenced to jail for defaming Finance Minister
CASE
May 2006
Journalist beaten at opposition rally
NEWS ALERT
May 1, 2006
Criminal cases draw concern
PROTEST LETTER
March 14, 2006
Radio station damaged in arson attack
NEWS ALERT
January 3, 2006
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CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
Minister threatens four journalists
CASE
December 27, 2006
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CHAD
Censorship draws deep concern
PROTEST LETTER
December 7, 2006
Journalist held and pressured to reveal sources
CASE
October 27, 2006
CPJ welcomes release of prominent radio journalist
NEWS ALERT
May 19, 2006
Radio director held incommunicado on eve of elections
NEWS ALERT
May 01, 2006
Rebels release radio journalist
CASE
April 17, 2006
Security forces detain, assault radio correspondent
CASE
April 15, 2006
Radio journalist seized by rebels
NEWS ALERT
April 12, 2006
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COMOROS
Radio stations attacked ahead of general election
NEWS ALERT
May 9, 2005
Director of independent weekly detained
CASE
March 25, 2006
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Detained talk show host released
CASE
November 29, 2006
Detained cameraman released
CASE
November 29, 2006
Three journalists jailed in election aftermath
NEWS ALERT
November 28, 2006
Kinshasa editor released on bail
CASE
September 25, 2006
Journalist jailed for more than a week over corruption allegations
NEWS ALERT
September 20, 2006
Police holding three suspects in journalist's murder
NEWS ALERT
September 1, 2006
Journalist freed after nine months in jail
NEWS ALERT
August 4, 2006
Mob threatens photographer covering pre-election riot
NEWS ALERT
July 28, 2006
Radio correspondent jailed for two days for "insulting" governor
CASE
July 12, 2006
CPJ condemns murder of freelance journalist
NEWS ALERT
July 10, 2006
Journalist released after more than two months in jail
CASE
July 10, 2006
RFI correspondent expelled
NEWS ALERT
July 5, 2006
Journalist convicted in secret in defamation case, JED says
NEWS ALERT
June 23, 2006
CPJ protests spate of press attacks
PROTEST LETTER
June 15, 2006
Journalist freed on bail, another remains in prison
NEWS ALERT
June 14, 2006
Journalist given three months' jail for defamation
NEWS ALERT
June 12, 2006
Journalist arrested after criticizing the police
NEWS ALERT
June 9, 2006
French radio reporter denied accreditation in run-up to election
NEWS ALERT
May 31, 2006
Journalist sentenced to six months for "insulting government"
NEWS ALERT
May 30, 2006
On eve of sentencing, CPJ urges acquittal for jailed journalist
NEWS ALERT
May 26, 2006
Attacks on the press rise in run-up to elections
NEWS ALERT
May 23, 2006
Journalist attacked in Bukavu
CASE
May 14, 2006
Journalist attacked by soldiers in Kisangani
CASE UPDATE
May 1, 2006
Newspaper director detained for three days over article criticizing a university
CASE UPDATE
April 25, 2006
Journalist jailed on defamation charges
NEWS ALERT
April 25, 2006
Journalist detained for three days
CASE
April 18, 2006
Jailed publisher ailing
NEWS ALERT
April 11, 2006
CPJ urges Kabila to scrap criminal sanctions for critical reporting
PROTEST LETTER
March 8, 2006
Radio station in eastern Congo resumes broadcasting
CASE UPDATE
February 15, 2006
In the wake of murder, safety concerns arise
PROTEST LETTER
February 10, 2006
Journalist jailed for more than a week for "insulting" an official
NEWS ALERT
February 7, 2006
Radio station resumes broadcasting
CASE UPDATE
February 2, 2006
Rebels force local radio station off the air
NEWS ALERT
January 31, 2006
Critical radio station closed in dispute over music royalties
NEWS ALERT
January 13, 2006
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DJIBOUTI
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EQUATORIAL GUINEA Country snapshot from Attacks on the Press in 2005
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ERITREA
After five years, Eritrean journalists still jailed in secret prisons without due process
NEWS ALERT
September 15, 2006
Foreign journalists target of new restrictions
CASE
June 1, 2006
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ETHIOPIA
CPJ concerned about prison conditions for two journalists
LETTER
August 23, 2006
CPJ confirms treason charge filed against another journalist
NEWS ALERT
July 17, 2006
Critical Web sites inaccessible
NEWS ALERT
May 24, 2006
Editor jailed for ‘false news’ released pending appealCASE UPDATE
May 16, 2006
Another journalist jailed on years-old defamation charge
NEWS ALERT
May 12, 2006
New arrest takes number of jailed journalists to at least 17
CASE UPDATE
May 8, 2006
CPJ demands justice for journalists as treason trial resumes
NEWS ALERT
May 5, 2006
Two more journalists sentenced to jail on old charges
NEWS ALERT
April 25, 2006
Another journalist faces antistate charge
PROTEST LETTER
April 20, 2006
Court drops charges against five Voice of America journalists
NEWS ALERT
March 22, 2006
CPJ delegation finds that political divide ensnares the press
NEWS ALERT
March 14, 2006
Editor sentenced to prison; another freed on bail
NEWS ALERT
March 10, 2006
Prime minister pledges fair trials for jailed journalists
NEWS ALERT
March 9, 2006
British reporter unwelcome in Addis Ababa
NEWS ALERT
February 23, 2006
Two journalists jailed after press law convictions
NEWS ALERT
February 17, 2006
Internet reporter held without charge
NEWS ALERT
January 30, 2006
CPJ condemns explusion of leading foreign journalist
NEWS ALERT
January 23, 2006
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GABON
Editor released
CASE
November 7, 2006
Despite appeal, a journalist is suddenly jailed
NEWS ALERT
October 18, 2006
Ban on newspaper reduced
CASE
October 13, 2006
Newspaper handed 3-month ban for island dispute story
NEWS ALERT
October 2, 2006
Newspaper allowed to publish after long ban
CASE
July 10, 2006
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THE GAMBIA
Journalist released after nearly five months in detention
NEWS ALERT
October 12, 2006
TV producer reinstated
CASE
September 21, 2006
Jailed state TV journalist freed without charge and fired
NEWS ALERT
September 15, 2006
State TV reporter jailed after covering opposition campaign
NEWS ALERT
September 12, 2006
Two Nigerian journalists released after four days in detention
NEWS ALERT
July 30, 2006
Two more journalists said to be arrested as crackdown continues
NEWS ALERT
July 17, 2006
New wave of media repression after African Union summit
NEWS ALERT
July 14, 2006
African leaders urged to defend press freedom
LETTER
June 30, 2006
Independent reporter released on bail
NEWS ALERT
June 12, 2006
BBC reporters released; two journalists remain in detention
NEWS ALERT
June 6, 2006
BBC reporter arrested in widening crackdown
NEWS ALERT
June 1, 2006
Three journalists detained in crackdown on U.S.-hosted Web site
NEWS ALERT
May 30, 2006
Police summon Web site contributors
NEWS ALERT
May 26, 2006
Alarm grows as press conditions deteriorate
PROTEST LETTER
May 17, 2006
Police prevent Independent staff from reopening the paper
NEWS ALERT
April 25, 2006
The Independent allowed to reopen; reporter still held
NEWS ALERT
April 24, 2006
Two journalists released; third still in custody
NEWS ALERT
April 20, 2006
Third journalist from leading newspaper arrested
NEWS ALERT
April 12, 2006
CPJ delivers message to Gambian ambassador on detained journalists
NEWS ALERT
April 6, 2006
Journalists still held, raising alarm
PROTEST LETTER
March 31, 2006
Journalists, still held, say reasons for detention unclear
NEWS ALERT
March 30, 2006
Secuirty forces seal off leading newspaper, arrest staff
NEWS ALERT
March 28, 2006
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GUINEA
Newspaper suspended for two months, editor in hiding
CASE
November 27, 2006
Newspaper suspended for two months
NEWS ALERT
July 19, 2006
Media council suspends newspaper for critical article
NEWS ALERT
May 4, 2006
Newspaper suspended, journalists barred from working
NEWS ALERT
February 27, 2006
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GUINEA-BISSAU
Radio journalist beaten, detained
CASE
June 23, 2006
Radio station censored
CASE
January 11, 2006
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IVORY COAST
Journalists held over toxic waste report
CASE
September 12, 2006
French broadcaster allowed back on-airCASE
May 18, 2006
France jails Ivoirian army officer over disappeared journalist
NEWS ALERT
February 1, 2006
Youth militia seize state broadcaster
NEWS ALERT
January 18, 2006
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KENYA
Charges against three journalists dropped by prosecutors
CASE
September 29, 2006
Security Minister threatens more raids on local media
CASE
May 15, 2006
Standard journalists charged with publishing “alarming rumor”
CASE UPDATE
May 12, 2006
Police raid newspaper
PROTEST LETTER
March 2, 2006
'Secret' presidential meeting lands journalists in custody
NEWS ALERT
February 28, 2006
Raids, arrests mark crackldown on 'alternative press'
NEWS ALERT
February 21, 2006
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LIBERIA
CPJ urges president to probe attacks on the press
LETTER
June 19, 2006
Journalist assaulted by security forces
CASE
May 24, 2006
Sports editor assaulted
CASE
March 10, 2006
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MALAWI
Two journalists charged with criminal libel
CASE
May 29, 2006
Journalist detained overnight, charged with criminal libel
CASE
May 8, 2006
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MALI
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MOZAMBIQUE
South African weekly journalists detained over critical report
CASE
December 8, 2006
Three journalists detained without charge
CASE
May 16, 2006
Prosecutor seeks charges against ex-president’s son in Cardoso murder
NEWS
ALERT
May 11, 2006
CPJ
welcomes second conviction of Carlos Cardoso's killer
NEWS ALERT
January 20, 2006
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NIGER
Three journalists are released from jail
NEWS ALERT
November 27, 2006
CPJ condemns continuing imprisonment of journalists
NEWS ALERT
September 25, 2006
A third journalist is sentenced to prison
NEWS ALERT
September 15, 2006
Two journalists sentenced to 18 months in jail
NEWS ALERT
September 5, 2006
CPJ condemns jailing of a third journalist
NEWS ALERT
September 1, 2006
CPJ condemns continuing detention of two journalists
NEWS ALERT
August 14, 2006
CPJ condemns jailing of two journalists
NEWS ALERT
August 7, 2006
Independent publication banned
CASE
June 28, 2006
Government blocks reporting on hunger
NEWS ALERT
April 5, 2006
Journalist freed after 18 days detention in libel case
NEWS ALERT
February 21, 2006
Journalist still in preventative detention on defamation charge
NEWS ALERT
February 14, 2006
Journalist sentenced to prison for defamation
NEWS ALERT
February 6, 2006
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NIGERIA
Veteran award-winning journalist is murdered
NEWS ALERT
December 26, 2006
One journalist still charged in sedition case
NEWS ALERT
October 12, 2006
Journalists freed on bail after more than two months in jail
NEWS ALERT
August 25, 2006
CPJ calls for release of two imprisoned journalists
NEWS ALERT
August 14, 2006
Journalists facing sedition charge released on bail
CASE
June 30, 2006
Two journalists charged with sedition over presidential jet story
NEWS ALERT
June 27, 2006
Television presenter rearrested, charged with sedition
NEWS ALERT
June 26, 2006
CPJ condemns detention of National Geographic photographer
NEWS ALERT
June 20, 2006
Security services arrest television presenter
NEWS ALERT
June 15, 2006
Security agents bar critical television documentary
CASE
May 14, 2006
Radio station’s political programs and call-in shows suspended
CASE
April 25, 2006
Publisher charged, harassed
CASE
April 12, 2006
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REPUBLIC OF CONGO
Newspaper director charged with “false news,” insulting the head of state
CASE UPDATE
May 01, 2006
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RWANDA
RFI taken off air after reports
CASE
November 27, 2006
Newspaper editor goes into hiding
NEWS ALERT
August 9, 2006
Journalist freed after 11 months in jail
NEWS ALERT
July 31, 2006
French radio correspondent expelled
NEWS ALERT
June 14, 2006
Editor of independent newpaper attacked
CASE
January 15, 2006
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Journalists given suspended jail sentence for defamation
NEWS ALERT
September 6, 2006
Journalist convicted of defamation released
CASE
July 18, 2006
Journalist imprisoned in defamation case
NEWS ALERT
July 6. 2006
Journalist beaten after report criticizing religious leader
NEWS ALERT
May 5, 2006
Criminal case against prominent journalist dropped
NEWS ALERT
May 4, 2006
Newspaper director sentenced to six months for defamation
CASE
February 10, 2006
Charges against six journalists dropped
CASE UPDATE
January 11, 2006
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SIERRA LEONE
Prosecutor won't pursue manslaughter charges in journalist's death
NEWS ALERT
February 7, 2006
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SOMALIA
Two journalists held in Somaliland over critical report
NEWS ALERT
January 3, 2007
CPJ condemns rising attacks on the press and its leaders
NEWS ALERT
December 18, 2006
Mogadishu radio correspondent held in Puntland
NEWS ALERT
December 4, 2006
Journalist detained for three days
CASE
November 24, 2006
Journalists freed
CASE
November 1, 2006
Transitional government detains three radio journalists
NEWS ALERTS
October 25, 2006
Shuttered radio station goes back on air
CASE
October 3, 2006
Islamist militia closes private radio station
NEWS ALERTS
September 29, 2006
ICU authorities censor radio station, detain journalist
NEWS ALERT
September 11, 2006
Journalists' driver killed in ambush
NEWS ALERT
August 4, 2006
Radio correspondent detained
CASE
July 13, 2006
Online reporter arrested
CASE
June 26, 2006
CPJ condemns brutal murder of Swedish photographer
NEWS ALERT
June 23, 2006
Radio station closed, journalists harassed
NEWS ALERT
June 19, 2006
Newspaper editor detained overnight for critical article
CASE
June 18, 2006
Radio reporter assaulted twice by militias
CASE
June 1, 2006
Radio station closed, editor and technician arrested
CASE
January 14, 2006
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SOUTH AFRICA
Jailing of Jordanian editors for prophet cartoon draws alarm
A censorship order in South Africa
NEWS ALERT
February 6, 2006
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Critical journalist badly beaten by unidentified assailants
NEWS ALERT
October 11, 2005
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UGANDA
Trial of Observer journalists suspended
CASE
June 30, 2006
Journalists on trial for "promoting sectarianism"
NEWS ALERT
June 8, 2006
Police close radio station after critical talk show
NEWS ALERT
March 14, 2006
Canadian freelance journalist prevented from returning
NEWS ALERT
March 9, 2006
Police harass journalists over political talk show
NEWS ALERT
March 7, 2006
Newspaper's Web site and radio blocked during election vote count
NEWS ALERT
February 24, 2006
Critical Web site still blocked on eve of presidental election
NEWS ALERT
February 22, 2006
Journalists harassed for broadcasting " false news"
NEWS ALERT
February 1, 2006
Political influence seen in accreditation
PROTEST LETTER
January 24, 2006
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ZAMBIA
Two journalists arrested, charged for "false news"
CASE
March 11, 2006
State declines to prosecute journalist
CASE UPDATE
February 15, 2006
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ZIMBABWEReporter and cameraman fined for unauthorized filming
CASE
November 7, 2006
Charges dropped against Voice of the People employees
NEWS ALERT
September 25, 2006
Cameraman assaulted filming march
CASE
September 13, 2006
Overseas broadcaster reports jamming
CASE
July 10, 2006
Voice of America AM broadcasts jammed
NEWS ALERT
June 30, 2006
CPJ alarmed by bill to intercept communications
NEWS ALERT
May 30, 2006
Botswana TV crew arrested
NEWS ALERT
May 3, 2006
Former reporter attacked, threatened
CASE
February 16, 2006
High Court: News' license must be reconsidered
NEWS ALERT
February 9, 2006
Journalist released after three days in custody
CASE UPDATE
February 2, 2006
Voice of the People trustees charged
NEWS ALERT
January 24, 2006
Journalist jailed, threatened with charges
NEWS ALERT
January 20, 2006
CPJ protests continued censorship of Voice of the People
NEWS ALERT
January 18, 2006
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