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IFEX Autolist - Turkey (RSF condemns decision to prosecute journalists for "insulting Turkish identity")

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TURKEY

Murdered newspaper editor's son and three other journalists charged with
"insulting Turkish identity"

Reporters Without Borders condemns the decision to prosecute Arat Dink,
the son of slain Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink, and three other
journalists employed by his newspaper, the weekly Agos, for "insulting
Turkish identity" under article 301 of the criminal code.

The Istanbul prosecutor's office requested a six-month prison sentence for
Arat Dink when he appeared in court yesterday in Istanbul as his father's
successor as editor of Agos. The three other Agos journalists charged with
him are Serkis Seropyan, Aydin Engin and Karin Karakashli. Dink's father
was gunned down outside the newspaper on 19 January.

"Once again we have to denounce the use of article 301 of the criminal
code, which is a threat to freedom of expression," Reporters Without
Borders said. "A prosecution was also initiated against Erdal Dogal, one
of the Dink family's lawyers on 7 June."

Agos' staff is being prosecuted for republishing an interview Hrant Dink
gave to Reuters in July 2006 in which he referred to the 1915 Armenian
genocide and urged Armenians "to turn now towards the new blood of
independent Armenia, which alone is capable of freeing them from the
weight of the Diaspora."

Prior to his murder, Hrant Dink received a six-month suspended sentence
for these comments, which the newspaper reproduced as part of a series
entitled "The Armenian Identity."

The trial of 18 people accused of participating in Hrant Dink's murder is
due to open in Istanbul on 2 July.

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TURQUIE

Arat Dink, le fils du journaliste assassiné, jugé pour "insulte à
l'identité turque"

Le procureur d'Istanbul a requis, le 14 juin 2007, six mois à trois ans de
prison contre Arat Dink. Fils du journaliste d'origine arménienne
assassiné le 19 janvier, Hrant Dink, il a comparu en tant que rédacteur en
chef de l'hebdomadaire Agos. Il est poursuivi pour "insulte à l'identité
turque", en vertu de l'article 301 du code pénal. Trois autres
journalistes du même titre subissent le même sort : Serkis Seropyan, Aydin
Engin et Karin Karakashli.

Reporters sans frontières condamne les poursuites engagées à l'encontre
des quatre journalistes. "Une nouvelle fois, il nous faut dénoncer
l'utilisation de l'article 301 du code pénal. Celui-ci menace la liberté
d'expression. Le 7 juin, un procès avait déjà été intenté contre Erdal
Dogal, l'un des avocats de la famille de Hrant Dink", a rappelé
l'organisation de défense de la liberté de la presse.

Les propos sur lesquels l'accusation se fonde sont ceux prononcés par
Hrant Dink, dans un entretien accordé à l'agence de presse Reuters, en
juillet 2006. Il évoquait la mémoire collective arménienne, marquée par le
génocide de 1915. Il invitait les Arméniens à "se tourner maintenant vers
le sang neuf de l'Arménie indépendante, seule capable de les libérer du
poids de la Diaspora". Ces propos, publiés dans Agos, dans le cadre d'une
série intitulée "L'identité arménienne", avaient valu au défenseur des
droits de l'homme une condamnation à six mois de prison.

Le procès des dix-huit personnes accusées d'avoir participé à l'assassinat
de Hrant Dink s'ouvrira à Istanbul, le 2 juillet prochain.

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IFEX autoliste - RD Congo (RSF s'étonne de l'ouverture précipitée d'un procès des assassins présumés de Serge Ámese)

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Reporters sans frontières
Communiqué de presse

15 juin 2007

REPUBLIQUE DEMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO

Reporters sans frontières s'étonne de l'ouverture précipitée d'un procès
des assassins présumés de Serge Maheshe

Reporters sans frontières s'étonne des conditions dans lesquelles se
déroule le procès des assassins présumés de Serge Maheshe, journaliste de
Radio Okapi, tué le 13 juin 2007 par deux hommes armés alors qu'il quittait
le domicile d'un ami.

"On pourrait se féliciter de la célérité de l'enquête, mais la
précipitation avec laquelle la justice militaire a fait comparaître les
deux suspects est plus que surprenante. Aucun interrogatoire croisé, aucun
droit de la défense, aucune expertise scientifique de la scène du crime et
des armes utilisées, aucune protection des témoins, confusion de l'affaire
avec des arrestations de routine : tout cela ne ressemble pas à une
procédure judiciaire crédible. Nous pensions que l'assassinat de Serge
Maheshe était suffisamment tragique pour que les autorités congolaises
prennent l'affaire au sérieux. Il est encore temps de faire en sorte
qu'elle ne vire pas à la mascarade", a déclaré l'organisation.

Le procès de deux militaires, arrêtés à une cinquantaine de mètres du lieu
du crime en possession d'armes à feu ayant servi peu de temps auparavant,
s'est ouvert le 14 juin dans la soirée, devant le tribunal militaire de
Bukavu (capitale du Sud-Kivu, Est). Un millier de personnes étaient
présentes lors de l'ouverture de l'audience publique. Le gouverneur de la
province, Célestin Cibalonza, a expliqué à l'AFP qu'ils étaient jugés dans
le cadre d'une "procédure de flagrance".

Le caporal Katuzelo Mbo et le sergent Arthur Bokungo Lokombe (l'un est
membre de la Force navale et l'autre est membre du groupe d'intervention
rapide de l'armée au Sud-Kivu) ont été arrêtés lors d'une opération de
police organisée au lendemain du crime et au cours de laquelle 17 autres
personnes, dont 8 femmes, ont été arrêtées pour "détention illégale
d'armes". Tous ont comparu devant le même tribunal. Selon Radio Okapi, les
deux suspects ont nié toute implication dans le crime.

La famille de Serge Maheshe n'est pas présente, puisqu'elle est occupée à
organiser les obsèques du journaliste, prévues le 15 juin.

Peu avant son assassinat, Serge Maheshe avait affirmé être menacé,
notamment après qu'il avait été brièvement arrêté et brutalisé par deux
militaires, membres de la Garde présidentielle, selon plusieurs messages
électroniques dont Reporters sans frontières détient une copie.

_________________________________________

Leonard VINCENT
Bureau Afrique / Africa desk
Reporters sans frontières / Reporters Without Borders
5, rue Geoffroy-Marie
75009 Paris, France
Tel : (33) 1 44 83 84 76
Fax : (33) 1 45 23 11 51
Email : afrique@rsf.org / africa@rsf.org
Web : www.rsf.org

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IFEX Autolist - Pakistan (FNJ submits memorandum to embassy calling for press freedom safeguards)

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15 June 2007

Kathmandu, Nepal

FNJ submits memorandum to Pakistani Embassy

Federation of Nepalese Journalists (FNJ) along with other media rights
organizations of Nepal submitted memorandum to Pakistani Embassy today at
Narayangopal Chowk, Kathmandu.

The memorandum was submitted as a call to safeguard press freedom in
Pakistan. FNJ secretary general Mahendra Bista handed over the memorandum
to a guard at the Embassy as the officials there denied to accept it and
the FNJ team was not allowed in the Embassy premises.

The memorandum expressed deep concern over the increasing dangers faced by
journalists in Pakistan and the growing restraints on the functioning of
the media in the country. It was submitted as a part of International Day
of Action called by International Federation of Journalists (IFJ).

Shiva Gaunle, FNJ vice president, Hemanta Kafle, treasurer and Gopal
Thapaliya, president of SAFMA Nepal also participated in the program.

(The memorandum to Pakistani Embassy is also attached here)

June 15, 2007

Honourable Pervez Musharraf
President of Pakistan
Islamic Republic of Pakistan

Dear President Musharraf

Call to Safeguard Press Freedom in Pakistan

I am writing to you on behalf of Federation of Nepalese Journalists, to
express our deep concern over the increasing dangers faced by journalists
in Pakistan and the growing restraints on the functioning of the media in
the country.

In this letter which is dated the day before the one-year anniversary of
when the body of Pakistan journalist Hayatullah Khan was found dumped with
bullet wounds in North Waziristan, we fear there have been far too many
targeted attacks on journalists and their family members, not to mention
ongoing open threats and intimidation, to deter them from their
professional pursuits. To cause further worry is that there is still no
public release on the investigation of Khan's death led by High Court
Justice Mohammed Reza Khan, despite it being completed six months ago.

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), during an international
mission they led in February this year, highlighted four cases of
journalists killed since mid-2006, two cases of journalists' immediate kin
being targeted, not to mention innumerable cases of coercion and
intimidation, including kidnapping and torture.
(http://www.ifj.org/default.asp?index=4679&Language=EN)

In particular, journalism in the tribal regions is at a critical point, and
the journalists facing extreme danger on a daily basis need action from
your Government to provide support and security and to swiftly investigate
and bring to justice those that attack journalists and their families.

We also call on your Government to step up all investigations and judicial
cases for murders and attacks on journalists.

Most recently:
Dr. Noor Hakim Khan, vice-president of the Tribal Union of Journalists was
one of five men killed when a targeted bomb exploded on the vehicle he was
travelling in the northwestern Bajaur tribal agency.

Journalist Hadayatullah was abducted only a week ago.
Journalist Nasrullah Afredi has been subject to threats from extremist
group Lashkar-e-Islami.

Journalists in the tribal regions are the most vulnerable. Many are now
forced to resign from their profession due to the ongoing threats they and
their families face.

Most disturbing is the impunity that is afforded those that attack,
threaten and kill journalists.

For instance, in the murder case of Munir Sangi, the brother of journalist
Handi Sango of the regional TV channel KTN, it has been reported that
police and the Unar tribe are exerting pressure on the family to withdraw
the case.

Yet in the face of this culture of impunity for killers of journalists,
journalists themselves are being arrested and prosecuted, such as the
sedition case against Mukesh Rupeta and Sanjay Kumar, reporter and
cameraman for Geo TV.

We are also alarmed at reports from news sources that political bodies,
often linked to your government, are the ones responsible in generating
fear and concern amongst journalists. For instance, the Mohajir Rabita
Council (MRC) an affiliate of the Mottahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) - a
political party aligned with your government - has since released a list of
twelve journalists, who were identified as ethnic and linguistic
"chauvinists" and "enemies". This list includes some senior office-bearers
of the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ), an IFJ affiliate. The
subsequent discovery of bullets wrapped in brown paper envelopes in the
cars of three Karachi journalists on May 29, of whom two had been named in
the MRC list, has engendered a real and terrifying sense of insecurity
within Pakistan's media community.

Due to these mounting risks on the personal safety of journalists, we call
for the Pakistan government to take immediate and imperative action to
provide a secure environment for all Pakistan media personnel to work in.

Along with these grave concerns for the safety of journalists in Pakistan,
we feel that there is undoubtedly a rising trend of intolerance for media
freedom in Pakistan.

Although we acknowledge your announcement last Saturday June 9 to withdraw
the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Amendment) Ordinance
2007 (and instead require broadcasters to curtail themselves by
self-regulation in the form of a code of conduct), a law which we consider
would be a serious curtailment for the electronic media in Pakistan to
operate freely, we are still deeply troubled by a clear pattern of
intimidation towards the media in the country.

The most recent manifestation of this comes in the form of a prohibition of
live coverage of events involving the suspended chief justice of Pakistan,
Mr Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry. We have learnt that within hours of the
amended PEMRA ordinance being decreed on June 4, two major TV channels -
Aaj TV and Geo TV were blacked out - the former almost nationwide and the
latter in the cities of Lahore and Islamabad.

We are convinced that this issue is an undesirable fallout of the
snowballing political crisis involving Mr Chaudhry and you Mr Musharraf,
the Pakistan army chief and president. To impose these totally unwarranted
curbs on the media in the context, conforms to the classic - and ultimately
self-defeating - practice of blaming the messenger.

The first indication that your government intended to use the PEMRA to
restrain the live coverage of certain events, came from a statement by the
Pakistan Information Minister, Mr Mohammad Ali Durrani. This explicit
statement of intent came a day after your address to a military garrison in
the town of Jehlum, when you suggested that the PEMRA's powers of
enforcement could be used to restrain "unbalanced reporting and
presentation".

Your warning that all Pakistanis must respect the country's armed forces,
was also repeated by the Information Minister the following day. We believe
that with the debate on the role of the uniformed services in
administration being a live issue in Pakistan, this is an effort by you as
the President to place yourself above and beyond legitimate expressions of
political dissent.

We have learned from reports that the Pakistan Government had sought on May
12, to stop the live coverage of a rally in Karachi involving Mr Chaudhry,
but failed. As an affiliate body of the IFJ, we are deeply disturbed that
there has been no effort since that day of mayhem on the streets of
Karachi, to charge those responsible for an outrageous attack on the
offices of Aaj TV, the first news channel to report that armed vigilantes
belonging to the Mottahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) were responsible for much
of the violence.

We realise there have been instances where you have listened to the
public's outcry. For instance, we are relieved to hear that the Pakistan
government intervened to drop the charges made against approximately 200
individuals, including senior journalists and members of the PFUJ, during a
protest demonstration in Islamabad. We nevertheless are deeply troubled
that these individuals were charged in the first place for allegedly
violating prohibition orders. For Pakistan to be free and democratic, we
urge the Pakistan government to support the right for their people to have
the freedom to express their beliefs and views by removing repugnant laws
which prohibit them from doing this, such as protesting in public.

We urge the Pakistan government to explicitly distance itself from the
coercive methods that have been employed by its friends and foes alike. We
call upon you, President Musharraf, to take the initiative to rebuild
trust, so that the media in Pakistan is at liberty to pursue its calling
with the appropriate sense of commitment and purpose.
We believe that the working conditions in the Pakistan media have
deteriorated to a point where a clear and unequivocal message of solidarity
from the worldwide community of journalists is called for.

We therefore fully endorse the PFUJ calls for the prompt institution of
comprehensive "safety measures" for journalists. These could include, as
immediate measures, (1) life insurance for all journalists, photographers
and cameramen; (2) safety training for which international groups could be
invited to familiarise local bodies with global best practices; (3)
provision of flak jackets and helmets for all journalists sent into
conflict zones; and (4) complete medical cover for regular staff of
established newspapers, agencies and channels.

We also call on the Pakistan government to exert more pressure on media
owners to immediately implement the 7th Wage Award which will grant fairer
pay to media personnel - an act which should have been ordered since 2001.
Job insecurity is increasing as a result of the poor and unacceptable pay
conditions for Pakistan journalists and in order for the media industry to
prosper and inform its public of the news, this must be executed.

Overall, it is time your government step up to become a supportive ally of
the Pakistan media, and assist them in tackling the intensifying challenges
which are pushing them to a point of dire crisis.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Yours sincerely,

Bishnu Nisthuri
President
Federation of Nepalese Journalists

On behalf of the entire media community in Nepal

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IFEX Autolist - Palestine (IFJ calls on Hamas to release journalists rounded up following recent violent confrontations)

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IFJ Warning Over Intimidation of Media and Calls for Release of Journalists
Held in Gaza

The International Federation of Journalists today called on Hamas leaders
in Palestine to avoid any intimidation of journalists and to release any
journalists rounded up in the Gaza Strip following the violent
confrontation of recent days.

The IFJ was particularly concerned at reports that Tawfiq abu Khousa, a
leader of the Palestine Journalists' Syndicate in Gaza was among people
associated with the Fatah Palestinian group rounded up by rival Hamas
militants yesterday.

"The tragedy of conflict between elements of the Palestinian leadership is
made worse if journalists and their leaders are targeted," said Aidan
White, IFJ General Secretary. "All journalists and leaders of the
journalists' community should be allowed to continue their activities
without any political interference or intimidation."

The IFJ also expressed concern that the latest conflict and the declaration
of emergency in the region might harm current efforts to seek the release
of kidnapped British journalist Alan Johnston who has been held in Gaza for
three months.

"This current conflict has created a dangerous climate for the community
and for journalism," said White. "The story needs to be reported, but when
the streets of Gaza and the West Bank are in the hands of armed groups
every journalist is potentially at risk. Both Hamas and Fatah groups should
ensure journalists and others are free to do their jobs without fearing for
their lives."

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IFEX Autolist - Colombia (students assault journalists)

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The English version follows. La versión en inglés se encuentra más abajo.

Instituto Prensa y Sociedad (IPYS)
alertas en: www.ipys.org/ultimasaler.php / contacto: postmaster@ipys.org
14 de junio de 2007

COLOMBIA: ESTUDIANTES AGREDEN A DIARIO Y PERIODISTAS

La mañana del 13 de junio de 2007, cerca de 200 estudiantes de la
Universidad de Tolima protestaron durante una hora frente a la sede del
periódico El Nuevo Día, debido a su disconformidad con la cobertura que le
dio el diario a la violenta manifestación realizada por los estudiantes el
pasado 8 de junio en Ibagué, al centro del país.

Los manifestantes arrojando piedras y exigieron la salida de los
reporteros.

Ya el 12 de junio último, la reportera Adriana Montealegre y el fotógrafo
Helmer Parra, habían sido desalojados del Coliseo Cubierto de Universidad
de Tolima cuando cubrían una asamblea entre los estudiantes y las
autoridades.

La jefa de prensa del diario, Martha Páez, indicó que no hubo daños durante
la protesta ya que fueron resguardados por la policía.

Acciones recomendadas:
Solicitar a las autoridades que garantice el trabajo de los periodistas de
ese medio.

Dirigirse a:
Coronel Jorge Enrique Cartagena Pastrana
Comandante Policía Tolima
Teléfonos (098) 2620431 - 2611222
-------------------------------------------------
14 June 2007

COLOMBIA: STUDENTS ASSAULT NEWSPAPER AND JOURNALISTS

The morning of June 13 2007, nearly 200 students of the University of
Tolima protested for an hour in front of the headquarters of the newspaper
El Nuevo Día, because they disagreed with the way the paper covered the
student's violent demonstration of 8 June in Ibagué, central Colombia.

The demonstrators threw rocks and demanded that the reporters come out.

On 12 June, reporter Adriana Montealegre and photographer Helmer Parra, had
already been made to leave the University's Coliseum where they were
covering an assembly of the students and academic authorities.

The newspaper's chief editor, Martha Páez, stated that no damage was
incurred during the protest as the paper had been guarded by the police.

Recommended Action:
Request the authorities to guarantee the work of the newspaper's
journalists.

Appeals to:
Coronel Jorge Enrique Cartagena Pastrana
Comandante Policía Tolima
Phone:(098) 2620431 / 2611222

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INSTITUTO PRENSA Y SOCIEDAD (IPYS)
Sucre N° 317, Barranco, Lima - PERÚ
Teléfono: 511- 2473308 / 247-4461 / 247-4465
Fax: 511-2473194
postmaster@ipys.org
www.ipys.org

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IFEX Autolist - Fiji Islands (journalist Michael Field deported)

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PACNEWS 1: Fri 15 June 2007

Fiji deports Fairfax journalist:

15 JUNE 2007 SUVA (Pacnews) ---- Fairfax Media reporter Michael Field was
deported from Fiji this morning, Stuff NZ reports

Mr Field, who was detained when he arrived with a contingent of New Zealand
media on Thursday night, was put on a plane back to New Zealand at 8.30am.

He was arrested at about midnight and kept in a detention centre overnight
after being singled out from the large group of journalists arriving in
Fiji after the nation expelled New Zealand's High Commissioner Michael
Green yesterday. Mr Field was told he was on a banned list when he arrived
in the country.

"I'm worn out, absolutely buggered," said Mr Field, who was woken every
half hour by security guards during the night. "They gave me the third
degree." "I'm okay physically but it'll be good to get out of here."

Mr Field's travel documents and cellphones were taken from him.

"They have not told me why I was the only one detained. It's quite clear
they are not happy with some of the things I have been writing" "There's
been no rough stuff but I certainly have not been able to relax," said Mr
Field

Mr Field was split off from a group of New Zealand journalists arriving in
Nadi International Airport to cover the latest turmoil. ….PNS (ENDS)

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IFEX Autolist - Egypt (ARTICLE 19 calls for acquittal in Al Jazeera journalist appeal)

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PRESS RELEASE

For immediate release - 14 June 2007

Egypt: ARTICLE 19 calls for acquittal in Al Jazeera journalist appeal

ARTICLE 19 calls for the acquittal of Al Jazeera journalist Howaida Taha,
who was sentenced to six months imprisonment and forced labour in May 2007
and whose appeal will be heard this Saturday, June 16.
On May 2, 2007, AL-Nozha Felonies Court in Cairo sentenced Al-Jazeera
journalist Howaida Taha to six months prison and forced labour, for
producing a documentary on torture in Egypt. Taha's documentary, which was
screened on Al Jazeera in April, had become a poignant and crucial
testimony of the violations committed against Egyptians by the country's
security apparatus. Ms Taha was sentenced in absentia but has decided to
return to Egypt to defend herself in the appeal.

"The Egyptian legal system has one chance to do the right thing – upheld
international standards on freedom of expression and fair trial. It is
essential that it complies with its international obligations" said Dr.
Agnes Callamard, ARTICLE 19 Executive Director

Howaida Taha has been convicted under articles 80 and 178 of the Penal
Code, which prohibit "acts that intend to harm national interests" and
"possessing and giving pictures and recorded material that undermine the
image of the country by presenting material contrary to the reality or
presenting inappropriate scenes". The court also fined her 20,000 EGP
(3,500$) and bailed her 10,000 EGP. Her laptop was also confiscated, as
were a set of video tapes that had been taken from her in January 2007 at
Cairo airport.

ARTICLE 19 believes that the charges contravene Ms Taha's internationally
guaranteed right to freedom of expression and that the trial itself did not
conform to international standards. We are particularly concerned that the
court turned down numerous defense requests, including a request to hear
witnesses who could testify to the truth of the allegations made in the
report. ARTICLE 19 further believes that no-one should be convicted for
reporting a truthful story.

ARTICLE 19 is also concerned with the frequent use in Egypt of Articles 80
and 178 of the penal code, and related provisions, to suppress legitimate
criticisms of government policies, acts of the executive and abuses of
power.

"The case against Howaida is not unique and is part of a series of repeated
government-led attacks, including through the abuse of legal procedures, to
silence dissent, take revenge on critical voices, and further undermine
freedom of expression in Egypt." adds Dr. Callamard.

ARTICLE 19 calls for the acquittal of Ms Taha. We also call for a reform of
the Egyptian criminal code, in line with Egypt's international obligations.
Egypt has ratified the ICCPR as well as the African Charter on Human and
Peoples Rights, both of which are legally binding treaties that guarantee
the right to freedom of expression as well as the right to a fair trial. It
must respect its international obligations.

NOTES TO EDITORS

For more information, please contact Hoda Rouhana, Programme Officer for
Middle East and North Africa, hoda@article19.org +442072789292

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to protect and promote the right to freedom of expression. It takes its
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IFEX Autolist - Mexico (ARTICLE 19 strongly condemns attack against journalist Misael Sánchez)

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PRESS RELEASE/ COMUNICADO DE PRENSA

For immediate release - 14 June 2007

ARTICLE 19 strongly condemns attack against Mexican journalist Misael
Sánchez

ARTICLE 19 strongly condemns the attack against Mexican journalist Misael
Sánchez and protests the lack of security and protection afforded to
journalists in Mexico.

Misael Sánchez works as a reporter for the newspaper Tiempo de Oaxaca
covering a series of news in Southern Mexico. On 13 June, as he was
returning home from work, Misael was attacked by an unidentified person who
shot him seven times. He was hit four times and subsequently hospitalised
in Oaxaca.

ARTICLE 19 expresses its solidarity with Misael Sánchez and his family, as
well as with all the employees of Tiempo de Oaxaca.

Wenceslao Añorve, the General Director of the Newspaper has referred to the
incident as an "attack aimed at killing our colleague". Together with the
other Directors of the Newspaper, he condemns the attack and expresses
concern for the security of Misael, his family and all the newspaper's
employees.

The attack is the latest in a long series of threats and violent acts
against journalists in Mexico, and, in particular in the state of Oaxaca
where, a long and violent social conflict has been taking place for the
last twelve months. Indymedia reporter Brad Will was killed on 27 October
2006 while covering the demonstrations carried out by APPO (Popular
Assembly of the Peoples of Oaxaca). No-one has been brought to justice so
far for this murder.

Añorve also expressed his serious concern for the state of impunity and
urged that the violent attack against Misael Sanchez wouldn't go
unpunished. According to the annual report on attacks against journalists
in Mexico "Counting the Cost 2006" produced by ARTICLE 19 and the Network
for the Protection of Journalists and Media, the vast majority of cases of
aggression against journalists and media workers remain unpunished. (See
http://www.article19.org/pdfs/press/mexico-counting-the-costs-pr.pdf )

ARTICLE 19 once again urges the State and Federal authorities to bring to
justice those responsible for this latest attack, and take all actions
necessary to ensure journalists are afforded the protection they deserve in
the exercise of their profession. NOTES TO EDITORS

For more information please contact Ricardo González, ricardo@article19.org
in Mexico: (55)1054-6500.

ARTICLE 19 is an independent human rights organisation that works globally
to protect and promote the right to freedom of expression. It takes its
name from Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which
guarantees free speech.

Para su difusión inmediata - 13 de junio de 2007

ARTICLE 19 condena enérgicamente el ataque en contra del periodista
mexicano Misael Sánchez

ARTICLE 19 condena enérgicamente el violento ataque en contra del
periodista Misael Sánchez y expresa nuevamente su preocupación ante la
grave situación que viven las y los periodistas en México.

Misael Sánchez se desempeña como reportero del periódico Tiempo de Oaxaca
cubriendo diversos temas en la región sur de México. El día de ayer, de
acuerdo con el testimonio de los directivos del periódico, Misael fue
atacado por una persona desconocida, quien le disparó en siete ocasiones
cuando regresaba a su casa. Misael Sánchez está siendo atendido en un
hospital de la ciudad de Oaxaca, debido a los cuatro impactos de bala que
recibió.

ARTICLE 19 contactó a los directivos de Tiempo de Oaxaca, quienes además de
condenar los hechos expresaron su preocupación por la seguridad de Misael,
su familia y el resto de los colaboradores del periódico. "El ataque tenía
el claro objetivo de ejecutar a nuestro compañero", señaló Wenceslao
Añorve, director general del rotativo. ARTICLE 19 expresa su solidaridad
con Misael Sánchez y su familia, así como con las y los colaboradores de
Tiempo de Oaxaca.

Este último atentado se suma a la larga lista de periodistas amenazados en
México y al clima de inseguridad que se vive en el estado de Oaxaca debido
a las movilizaciones sociales que han tenido lugar durante el último año.
El reportero estadounidense de Indymedia Brad Will, fue asesinado el 27
octubre del año pasado mientras cubría las movilizaciones de la Asamblea
Popular de los Pueblos de Oaxaca (APPO) sin que hasta el momento se haya
podido castigar tanto a los autores materiales como intelectuales.

El director general de Tiempo Oaxaca, también expresó a ARTICLE 19 su
preocupación por que el ataque en contra de su compañero no quede impune.
De acuerdo con el informe anual sobre ataques a periodistas en México
"Recuento de Daños 2006" presentado por ARTICLE 19 y la Red de Protección a
Periodistas y Medios de Comunicación, la gran mayoría de las agresiones en
contra de periodistas y medios de comunicación en México se mantienen
impunes.

ARTICLE 19 vuelve a hacer un enérgico llamado a las autoridades estatales y
nacionales para que otorguen las garantías mínimas de seguridad a los
periodistas en el ejercicio de su profesión y para que los responsables
materiales e intelectuales sean presentados ante la justicia.

NOTA EDITORIAL

Para pedir más informaciones, se ruega contactar Ricardo González,
ricardo@article19.org (55)1054-6500.
ARTICLE 19 es una organización independiente de derechos humanos que
trabaja en el mundo para proteger y promover el derecho de libertad de
expresión. Su nombre deriva del Artículo 19 de la Declaración Universal de
los Derechos Humanos, que garantiza la libertad de opinión y de expresión.

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IFEX Autolist - DR Congo (IFJ condemns murder of journalist Serge Maheshe)

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Media release
14 June 2007

IFJ Condemns Shooting of Journalist in DRC; Killing Is Third in Two Years

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today condemned the
killing of radio journalist Serge Maheshe, whose shooting yesterday evening
in the eastern town of Bukavu made him the third journalist murdered in the
country since November 2005.

"We are deeply disturbed by the killing of Serge Maheshe and the continuing
danger journalists face in DRC," said Gabriel Baglo, Director of the IFJ
Africa Office. "We send our condolences to Serge's family and we affirm our
solidarity with his Radio Okapi colleagues as they continue their work
despite the difficult environment."

The IFJ also called on the government to conduct a full and impartial
investigation into Maheshe's death.

Maheshe, the local head of UN-backed Radio Okapi in the town of Bukavu was
shot by two unidentified armed men in plainclothes in the street yesterday
at around 9 PM local. According to reports, Maheshe was coming from the
home of a friend he had been visiting when he was killed. He was with two
other friends who were not injured. Radio Okapi sources said they have no
information on the reason for the killing.

Serge Maheshe is the first staff member of Radio Okapi killed since the
radio station was set up in 2002 and the third journalist killed in DRC in
two years.

On 3 November 2005 Franck Kangundu and his wife were killed just as they
entered their home. Bapuwa Muamba was shot on 8 July 2006 by unidentified
gunmen who broke into his home. In both of these cases suspects have been
sentenced or are on trial but local sources say the real perpetrators are
still on the loose.

The IFJ calls on the government to reopen both of these investigations so
those who are truly responsible are brought to justice.

For further information contact the IFJ: +221 842 01 43
The IFJ represents over 500,000 journalists in more than 115 countries

FR

Communiqué de presse
14 juin 2007

La FIJ condamne l'assassinat d'un journaliste en RDC, le troisième meurtre
de journaliste en deux ans

La Fédération Internationale des Journalistes (FIJ) a condamné aujourd'hui
l'assassinat du journaliste radio Serge Maheshe. Ce meurtre hier soir dans
la ville orientale de Bukavu a fait de Maheshe le troisième journaliste
assassiné dans le pays depuis novembre 2005.

« Nous sommes profondément troublés par l'assassinat de Serge Maheshe et
par le danger permanent que subissent les journalistes en RDC, » a dit
Gabriel Baglo, Directeur du bureau Afrique de la FIJ. « Nous adressons nos
condoléances à la famille de Serge et nous réaffirmons notre solidarité
avec ses collègues de Radio Okapi alors qu'ils continuent leur travail en
dépit de cet environnement difficile. »

La FIJ a également appelé le gouvernement à conduire une enquête complète
et impartiale sur la mort de Maheshe.

Maheshe, l'un des dirigeants locaux de la Radio Okapi soutenue par l'ONU
dans la ville de Bukavu a été tué hier soir vers 21 heures en pleine rue
par deux hommes en civil armés et non identifiés. Selon certaines sources,
Maheshe venait de la maison d'un ami à qui il a rendu visite avant d'être
abattu. Il était avec deux autres amis qui n'ont pas été blessés. Des
sources de Radio Okapi ont indiqué qu'elles n'ont aucune information sur la
raison de ce meurtre.

Serge Maheshe est le premier employé de Radio Okapi tué depuis que la
station de radio a été établie en 2002 et le troisième journaliste tué en
RDC en deux ans.

Le 3 novembre 2005 Franck Kangundu et son épouse avaient été abattus
lorsqu'ils rentraient chez eux. Bapuwa Muamba avait été tué le 8 juillet
2006 par les bandits armés non identifiés qui ont pénétré par effraction
dans sa maison.

Dans les deux cas des suspects ont été condamnés ou sont en cours de
jugement mais des sources locales indiquent que les vrais instigateurs sont
toujours en liberté.

La FIJ a appelé le gouvernement à rouvrir les deux enquêtes afin que les
véritables responsables soient traduits en justice.

Pour plus d'informations veuillez contacter le + 221 842 01 43
La FIJ représente plus de 500 000 journalistes dans plus de 115 pays dans
le monde

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IFEX autoliste - Tunisie (l’OLPEC exige des autorités la levée du siège sur les bureaux du journal “Kalima”)

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Tunisie, (OLPEC) sbensedrine@yahoo.com

Tunis le 12 juin 2007


Communiqué commun de la société civile tunisienne

(Traduit de l'arabe)

Le 6 juin 2007, une délégation de représentants de la société civile a
tenté de se rendre au bureau du CNLT qu'il partage avec le journal Kalima,
pour une visite de solidarité. Elle comprenait entre autres le président de
la LTDH, maître Mokhtar Trifi, le président de la section de Bizerte de la
LTDH, Ali Ben Salem, ainsi que deux autres membres du bureau, Abdeljabbar
Maddahi et Mohamed Ben Said ; le représentant de l'Association de lutte
contre la torture, maître Mondher Cherni ; les dirigeants du FDTL, Dr
Khelil Ezzaouia et Zakia Dhifaoui ; les journalistes Lotfi Hajji, Mahmoud
Dhaouadi, Slim Boukhdhir et Sahbi Smara. Ils étaient également accompagnés
de membres dirigeants du CNLT.

Mais un nombre impressionnant de policiers en civil leur ont fait barrage
au niveau de l'avenue de la liberté, les empêchant d'accéder à la rue où se
trouve le local du CNLT, malgré leurs vives protestations contre cette
violation de leur liberté de circulation et de leur droit de rendre visite
à leurs collègues.

Depuis le 18 mai 2007, l'immeuble où se trouve le local du CNLT est
encerclé jour et nuit par un important dispositif d'agents de la police
politique qui interdisent aux membres du CNLT ainsi qu'aux journalistes de
Kalima l'accès à leur bureau. Ils les ont, durant cette période, expulsés
par la force de l'intérieur de l'immeuble, et vont jusqu'à leur interdire
de passer par les rues attenantes à l'immeuble. Ils leur ont également
interdit de s'attabler dans des cafés environnants et menacés de violences
s'ils n'obtempéraient pas. A aucun moment ces agents n'ont accepté de faire
état de leur qualité ou de produire un document légal justifiant leurs
actes, malgré les demandes réitérées.

Ces événements se produisent dans un contexte général d'étouffement des
libertés et de répression particulièrement féroce des activités de la
société civile marqué par :

a.. L'obstruction systématique des activités ordinaires de la LTDH et la
fermeture des locaux de ses sections régionales de façon totalement
arbitraire ;
b.. L'interdiction de l'usage des espaces publics et la surveillance
policière du local de l'ATFD ;
c.. Le déni d'accès à la justice aux membres élus de l'Association des
magistrats tunisiens pour résoudre leur contentieux avec la clique
putschiste qui a été imposée par le ministère de la Justice. Ils sont
aujourd'hui privés du droit de s'organiser de façon indépendante;
d.. Les obstacles mis devant la section tunisienne d'Amnesty
international pour tenir son AG annuelle à la fin du mois de juin par
l'annulation injustifiée du contrat de location d'une salle à l'hôtel
Amilcar.
e.. L'interdiction faite le 1er juin aux membres de l'AISPP d'accéder à
leur local encerclé par un important dispositif policier.
f.. Le barrage policier établi le 2 juin sur toutes les routes menant à
Gaafour (120 km de Tunis) en vue d'empêcher les représentants de la société
civile de se rendre au cimetière où est enterré Nabil Barakati, à
l'occasion de la commémoration annuelle de sa mort sous la torture.
g.. Les agressions physiques répétées par la police contre le journaliste
Slim Boukhdhir
h.. L'usage de la violence contre Abderrahman Hedhili, membre du bureau
directeur de la LTDH ainsi que Mongi Ben Salah, membre du CNLT, le 9 juin
par le chef du district de la police de Monastir, au moment où ils se
rendaient à une réunion de solidarité avec des syndicalistes en grève.
i.. La prolongation arbitraire de 26 mois supplémentaires de la mesure de
bannissement prise à l'encontre du journaliste Abdallah Zouari, maintenu en
détention administrative depuis cinq ans à Zarzis.

Les ONG soussignées, tout en exprimant au CNLT leur entière solidarité pour
les persécutions dont font l'objet ses militants,

a.. Exigent des autorités publiques la levée du siège sur les bureaux
du CNLT et de Kalima et le respect du droit du CNLT à l'activité légale, de
même que toutes les ONG qui sont privées de ce droit.
b.. Demandent aux autorités publiques de lever tous les obstacles
dressés contre les activités de la société civile indépendante et de cesser
les harcèlements des défenseurs, des journalistes et des juges.

Ø Ligue tunisienne de défense des droits de l'homme (LTDH)
Ø Association tunisienne des femmes démocrates (ATFD )
Ø Association tunisienne contre la torture (ALT)
Ø Association Internationale de soutien aux prisonniers politiques
(AISPP)
Ø Centre pour l'indépendance de la justice de Tunis (CIJT)
Ø Observatoire pour la liberté de presse, d'édition et de création
(OLPEC)

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IFEX Autolist - Middle East / North Africa (APN Weekly Summary, 14 June 2007)

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Arab Press Network
Weekly Summary Nr 10/07
14 June 2007

Visit our website at http://www.arabpressnetwork.org

-----------------
CONTENT:
-----------------

- SPECIAL FEATURE
Seizing the opportunities for freedom
The Tunisian journalist Souhayr Belhassen became the first Arab president
of the International Federation for Human Rights. In an interview with
APN, she gives her view on the freedom of speech in the region.

- NEWS FROM THE MEDIA SCENE
WPFC Fund Against Censorship
The innovative Fund Against Censorship, administered by the World Press
Freedom Committee (WPFC) in cooperation with eight other organizations,
provides assistance grants to news media and journalists facing criminal
prosecution.

Rory Peck Trust
In recognition of freelance cameraman Rory Peck who was killed in October
1993 in crossfire while covering the October coup outside Moscow's
Ostankino Television Centre, the Rory Peck Trust offers support to
freelancers who experience extreme difficulties in the field.

- PRESS FREEDOM
Latest Press Freedom News From the Region

Moroccan Journalist Wins Press Freedom Award
The Moroccan Journalist Ahmed Reda Benchemsi recently won the Samir Kassir
Award for Press Freedom thanks to his article on King Mohammed VI.

You are welcome to forward this newsletter to a colleague!

The Arab Press Network was launched by the World Association of Newspapers
(WAN) together with the leading Danish press group JP/Politiken. This
email-based network supports the development of a stronger independent
press in the Arab world by facilitating the exchange of ideas and
experiences between newspaper publishers and editors. The newsletter also
serves as a conduit of information by providing information on external
activities to help Arab press development.

The members consist of newspapers, media associations, newspaper
executives, journalists and freelancers.

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IFEX Autolist - Mexico (RSF urges probe into shooting attack on journalist Misaél Sánchez Sarmiento)

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Español/English

Reporteros sin Fronteras
Comunicado de prensa

14 de junio de 2007
MÉXICO

UN PERIODISTA SOBREVIVE MILAGROSAMENTE A UN ATENTADO POR DISPAROS EN OAXACA

Reporteros sin Fronteras hace un llamamiento a las autoridades federales
tras el atentado por disparos que, el 12 de junio de 2007, sufrió Misaél
Sánchez Sarmiento, del diario regional Tiempo, en el Estado de Oaxaca
(Sur). La organización teme que se produzcan de nuevo represalias contra la
prensa, cuando ha pasado menos de año y medio de la crisis social y
política que, el 27 de octubre de 2006, costó la vida al camarógrafo de
Indymedia Brad Will.

"México sigue siendo el país más peligroso del continente para la prensa y
el ambiente continúa tenso en Oaxaca, donde nunca se han aclarado las
numerosas violaciones de los derechos humanos que tuvieron lugar durante la
crisis del pasado otoño. Aunque todavía no hay ningún indicio que pruebe la
relación entre la actividad profesional de Misaél Sánchez Sarmiento y el
atentado sufrido, no se debe excluir arreglos de cuentas. Los periodistas
siguen siendo blancos muy expuestos en un Estado donde la libertad de
prensa ha pagado un alto tributo a la violencia ambiental. Pedimos a las
autoridades federales que lo antes posible se hagan cargo de la
investigación", ha declarado Reporteros sin Fronteras.

Misael Sánchez Sarmiento resultó herido de bala el 12 de junio de 2007, en
el camino de regreso a su domicilio. El periodista fue trasladado
rápidamente al hospital más cercano. Su vida no corre peligro.

La dirección de Tiempo ha dicho a Reporteros sin Fronteras que, el 29 de
diciembre de 2006, el periodista publicó un artículo sobre la muerte del
camarógrafo independiente norteamericano Brad Will, ocurrida durante un
enfrentamiento entre opositores y partidarios del gobernador del Estado,
Ulises Ruiz Ortiz. Misaél Sánchez Sarmiento implicó en los hechos a la
Asamblea Popular de los Pueblos de Oaxaca (APPO), en conflicto con las
autoridades locales, que también se vieron salpicadas en el asesinato. El
periodista recibió amenazas tras la publicación del artículo, titulado "La
APPO ha matado a Brad". Sin embargo, no se ha establecido que exista
relación entre ese artículo y el atentado que sufrió el pasado 12 de junio.

Hacia las 20,30 horas, y en plena calle, un desconocido disparó seis tiros
sobre el periodista cuando, seguido de su esposa, se dirigía hacia su
coche. Alcanzado en el rostro, la pierna y el cuello, Misaél Sánchez
Sarmiento ha sobrevivido milagrosamente a las heridas. Según su redacción,
un automóvil con los cristales ahumados, y sin placas de matrícula, siguió
al vehículo que le trasladaba al hospital.

El director de Tiempo, Wenceslao Ramírez, ha dicho a Reporteros sin
Fronteras que no tiene ninguna idea acerca del móvil del atentado.
________________________

MEXICO

NEWSPAPER REPORTER MIRACULOUSLY SURVIVES SHOOTING ATTACK IN OAXACA

Reporters Without Borders appealed today to the federal authorities to take
charge of the investigation into a shooting attack on Misaél Sánchez
Sarmiento of the regional daily Tiempo in the southern city of Oaxaca on 12
June, because of the possibility that it was a reprisal linked to a social
and political crisis in which a US cameraman was shot dead last October.

"Mexico continues to be the western hemisphere's most danger country for
the press and the mood is still tense in Oaxaca, where light has still not
been shed on the many human rights violations that took place during last
autumn's crisis," the press freedom organisation said.

"Even if no link has yet been established between this attack and Sánchez's
work as journalist, score-settling cannot be ruled out," Reporters Without
Borders added. "Journalists continue to be very exposed targets in Oaxaca
state, and the prevailing violence there has had a serious impact on press
freedom."

An unidentified gunman fired six shots at Sánchez as he was walking towards
his car, followed by his wife, at around 8:30 pm. Hit in the face, neck and
leg, he miraculously survived and was rushed to the nearest hospital, where
his condition was reported to be stable. His newspaper said a car with
tinted windows and no licence plate followed the vehicle that took him to
the hospital.

The newspaper's management told Reporters Without Borders that Sánchez
wrote a report on 29 December 2006 about the murder of Indymedia news
agency cameraman Brad Will on 27 October 2006 during violent clashes
between supporters and opponents of Oaxaca state governor Ulises Ruiz
Ortiz.

Sánchez's story blamed Will's death on the Popular Assembly of the Peoples
of Oaxaca (APPO), an activist alliance opposed to the governor, although
the local authorities had initially been accused of his murder. Headlined
"The APPO killed Brad," the story's publication was followed by threats
against Sánchez. Nonetheless, no link has been established between the
article and the 12 June shooting.

Tiempo director Wenceslao Ramírez told Reporters Without Borders he had no
idea of the motive for the attack.

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IFEX Autolist - Cambodia (SEAPA protests firing of editor, closure of newspaper)

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Press Release-Cambodia

14 June 2007

Source: Southeast Asian Press Alliance (SEAPA)

SEAPA protests firing of editor, closure of newspaper in Cambodia

The Southeast Asian Press Alliance (SEAPA) strongly protests the firing of
"Cambodge Soir" news editor Soren Seelow and the closure of the daily
bilingual newspaper over coverage of a banned report that implicated top
government officials in the plunder of Cambodia's forests.

According to the Cambodian Association for the Protection of Journalists
(CAPJ), Seelow was fired on 10 June for publishing an article that cited
the banned report by London-based environmental watchdog Global Witness on
illegal logging in Cambodia.

"In its announcement on 13 June, the newspaper's management had cited
financial difficulties as a reason for the closure. But the timing of the
announcement, just two days into a protest staged by the paper's entire
staff over the firing of Seelow, makes the decision to fold up suspicious,"
said SEAPA Executive Director Roby Alampay. "The people of Cambodia deserve
to know the real reason for the closure of a newspaper that over the past
12 years had been vital to the democratisation of their country."

At the French-Khmer daily's 10th anniversary celebrations, then Ambassador
of France, Yvon Roé d' Albert, commended the newspaper for its
contributions to the rebuilding of Cambodia. He said, on difficult road to
democracy, "Cambodge Soir" helped to establish in Cambodia "the freedom of
the press, without which freedom (itself) could not exist". The "Cambodge
Soir" began publication in 1995. It was sold in the Phnom Penh capital and
provincial towns, with a circulation of 3,000 that reached entrepreneurs,
government officials, parliamentarians, non-governmental organisations,
students, foreign embassies and foreigners living in Cambodia.
------------------

The Southeast Asian Press Alliance is a non-profit, non-governmental
organisation campaigning for press freedom in the region. Established in
Bangkok in November 1998, it aims to unite independent journalists and
press-related organisations in the region into a force for advocacy and
mutual protection.

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IFEX Autolist - DR Congo (RSF shocked by murder of journalist employed by UN-backed radio)

**We apologise for any cross-posting - The following is being forwarded
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To: IFEX Autolist (other news of interest)
From: Reporters Without Borders (RSF), afrique@rsf.org

The English version follows. La version anglaise suit.
Reporters sans frontières

Communiqué de presse

14 juin 2007

REPUBLIQUE DEMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO

Un célèbre journaliste congolais de Radio Okapi abattu par des hommes en
armes à Bukavu

Reporters sans frontières est choquée par l'assassinat, dans la soirée du
13 juin 2007, de Serge Maheshe, journaliste de l'antenne de Bukavu (Est) de
la station parrainée par l'ONU Radio Okapi, tué par balles par plusieurs
inconnus alors qu'il s'apprêtait à remonter dans son véhicule.

"Un grand professionnel congolais, qui faisait honneur au journalisme dans
ce pays martyrisé, a été assassiné hier soir à Bukavu. Serge Maheshe a été
la victime d'un assassinat ciblé, perpétré par des hommes déterminés qui
l'ont attendu pour le tuer. C'est pourquoi notre tristesse est mêlée de
révolte. Bukavu et le Sud-Kivu sont des zones dangereuses pour les
journalistes, victimes du banditisme mais aussi de règlements de comptes
politiques. Nous savons qu'il était menacé et qu'il craignait pour sa
propre sécurité, ainsi que celle de sa famille. Nous prenons l'engagement
de faire tout ce qui est en notre pouvoir pour veiller à ce que ses
assassins soient identifiés et punis", a déclaré l'organisation.

Selon les premiers témoignages, Serge Maheshe, journaliste et secrétaire de
rédaction de l'antenne locale de Radio Okapi, a été tué le 13 juin aux
environ de 21 heures, par deux ou trois hommes en vêtements civils, armés
de fusils-mitrailleurs kalachnikovs, alors qu'il sortait du domicile d'un
ami, dans un quartier résidentiel de Bukavu. Au moment où, en compagnie de
son ami, il s'apprêtait à monter à bord de son véhicule, marqué du signe
"UN" (Nations unies) dont dispose les journalistes de la radio pour se
déplacer, les inconnus, qui l'attendaient, leur ont intimé l'ordre de lever
les mains. L'un des agresseurs a demandé lequel des deux était Serge
Maheshe. Le journaliste s'est identifié. Les hommes ont ordonné à son ami
de partir et au journaliste de s'asseoir par terre, contre son véhicule.
L'un d'eux a alors tiré une rafale de trois balles dans sa poitrine.

Serge Maheshe, 31 ans, travaillait pour Radio Okapi depuis 2002 et était
devenu l'une des figures de la presse dans la région. Intègre, indépendant
et d'un grand professionnalisme, il avait couvert toutes les crises
traversées par l'est de la République démocratique du Congo (RDC), depuis
la paix de 2002 aux élections générales de 2006. Radio Okapi, la station la
plus écoutée de la RDC, est un projet commun de la Fondation suisse
Hirondelle et de la Mission des Nations unies au Congo (MONUC).

Reporters sans frontières partage le deuil de son épouse, de ses deux
enfants, de sa famille et de ses proches, ainsi que celui de tout le
personnel de Radio Okapi et de la MONUC.

------------

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO

Leading Congolese journalist employed by UN-backed radio gunned down in
Bukavu

Reporters Without Borders is shocked by last night's murder of Serge
Maheshe in the eastern city of Bukavu, the capital of Sud-Kivu province.
Maheshe, who was news editor of the Bukavu office of UN-backed Radio Okapi,
was shot by gunmen as he was about to get into his UN-marked car in a
residential neighbourhood.

"A great journalist, who did honour to his profession in a country that has
suffered terribly, has been the victim of a targeted murder by determined
men who were waiting to kill him," the press freedom organisation said.

"We feel a mix of distress and outrage," Reporters Without Borders added.
"Bukavu and Sud-Kivu are dangerous places for journalists, who are exposed
to both banditry and political score-settling. We know Maheshe had been
threatened, and that he feared for his safety and the safety of his family.
We undertake to do everything in our power to ensure that his killers are
identified and brought to justice."

According to initial reports, Maheshe was killed by two or three men in
civilian dress carrying Kalashnikov assault rifles as he emerged from a
friend's home in a residential district of Bukavu at about 9 p.m.
Accompanied by his friend, Maheshe was about to get into one of the
UN-marked vehicles that are used by the station's journalists when the men
ordered them to put their hands in the air. One of the gunmen asked which
of them was Maheshe. He identified himself. After telling the friend to
leave, and gunmen told Maheshe to sit on the ground beside the car. Then
one of them shot him three times in the chest.

Aged 31, Maheshe had worked for Radio Okapi since 2002 and had become one
of the region's leading journalists. Honest, independent and very
professional, he had covered all of the crises in the eastern part of the
country since the peace accord in 2002, including last year's general
elections. The joint creation of the Swiss foundation Hirondelle and the
United Nations Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUC), Radio
Okapi has more listeners than any other station in the country.

Reporters Without Borders shares in the grief felt by his wife, his two
children, his other relatives and friends and all the staff of Radio Okapi
and MONUC.

__________________________________________

Leonard VINCENT
Bureau Afrique / Africa desk
Reporters sans frontières / Reporters Without Borders
5, rue Geoffroy-Marie
75009 Paris, France
Tel : (33) 1 44 83 84 76
Fax : (33) 1 45 23 11 51
Email : afrique@rsf.org / africa@rsf.org
Web : www.rsf.org

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UZBEKISTAN Bulletin (court frees jailed human rights activist after forcing her to criticise independent journalists)

UZBEKISTAN: Court frees jailed human rights activist after forcing her to
criticise independent journalists
OUZBÉKISTAN: Peine réduite pour une militante des droits de l'homme
contrainte de compromettre des journalistes

IFEX - News from the international freedom of expression community
_________________________________________________________________

UPDATE - UZBEKISTAN

20 June 2007

Court frees jailed human rights activist after forcing her to criticise
independent journalists

SOURCE: Reporters sans frontières (RSF), Paris

**Updates IFEX alerts of 11 May and 27 April 2007**

(RSF/IFEX) - An appeal court in Andijan reduced human rights activist
Gulbahor Turaeva's sentence from six years in prison to a suspended
six-year sentence on 12 June 2007 after she promised the court to turn over
a new leaf and criticised several independent journalists by name. It was
the second time in a month that an Uzbek court has suspended an activist's
jail sentence after a public confession.

A doctor and mother of four, Turaeva had been convicted on 24 April of
defamation, distributing documents liable to disturb the peace and trying
to overthrow constitutional rule under article 159 of the Criminal Code.

"The Uzbek government has made no progress in human rights since the
Andijan massacre, despite the dialogue started with the European Union,"
Reporters Without Borders said. "It is appalling to see the authorities use
the same methods - activists being forced to confess and denounce their
colleagues in return for clemency - in the space of a few weeks. Not only
do they sentence people to long jail terms, but they then force them to
renege on their convictions and incriminate the people they worked with."

Turaeva unexpectedly said in court on 12 June: "I thank the court for its
clemency, its humanity and the respect it has shown me. I will now look for
a new job and I will probably work for the government. I promise never to
break the law again." She went on to criticise and insult several
independent journalists who fled the country after the Andijan uprising and
ensuing massacre, including Marcus Bensmann (a German national) and
journalist Galima Bukharbayeva, who was also the former director of the
Institute for War and Peace Reporting from 2000 to 2005, and Nigora
Khidoyatova, leader of the "Free Farmers" opposition party.

Bukharbayeva said the government had "once again broken" someone who was a
committed opponent. Turaeva and Bukharbayeva knew each other well and both
were in Andijan at the time of the massacre in May 2005. Bukharbayeva, who
now works for Uznews ( http://www.uznews.net ), said there were now few
independent journalists working in Uzbekistan.

Bukharbayeva said Turaeva had been a reliable, trustworthy person who was a
member of Anima-kor, an NGO that defended the rights of doctors and their
patients. She was a key witness of the Andijan massacre, helped compile a
list of the victims, and was among those capable of challenging the
government's version of what took place.

Uzbekistan has one of the most repressive regimes in central Asia.

For further information, contact Elsa Vidal at RSF, 5, rue Geoffroy Marie,
Paris 75009, France, tel: +33 1 44 83 84 67, fax: +33 1 45 23 11 51,
e-mail: europe@rsf.org, Internet: http://www.rsf.org

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MISE À JOUR - OUZBÉKISTAN

Le 20 juin 2007

Peine réduite pour une militante des droits de l'homme contrainte de
compromettre des journalistes

SOURCE: Reporters sans frontières (RSF), Paris

**Mise à jour d'alertes de l'IFEX du 11 mai et 27 avril 2007**

(RSF/IFEX) - Le 12 juin 2007, la militante des droits de l'homme, Gulbahor
Turaeva, a vu sa peine considérablement réduite par la cour d'appel
d'Andijan. Médecin et mère de quatre enfants, elle avait été condamnée à
six ans d'emprisonnement, le 24 avril. Elle avait été reconnue coupable de
tentative de renversement du système constitutionnel (article 159 du code
pénal), de calomnie et de distribution de documents menaçant l'ordre
public. Sa peine a été réduite à six ans de prison avec sursis.

"Aucun progrès en matière de droits de l'homme n'a été accompli par le
régime de Tachkent depuis le massacre d'Andijan, malgré le dialogue entamé
avec l'Union européenne. La méthode à laquelle les autorités ont eu recours
pour la deuxième fois en quelques semaines est révoltante. Sous couvert de
clémence, elle contraint des militants à renier leurs convictions et à
compromettre leurs collaborateurs: il ne s'agit plus seulement de condamner
un accusé à une lourde peine, mais de l'amener à renier les causes qu'il
défendait, et à jeter le discrédit sur ses collaborateurs", a déclaré
l'organisation de défense de la liberté de la presse.

La libération, le 12 juin, de Gulbahor Turaeva est intervenue à la suite de
déclarations inattendues de sa part: "Je remercie la cour pour sa clémence,
son humanité et le respect qu'elle m'a témoigné. Je vais désormais chercher
un nouvel emploi, probablement travailler pour l'État. Je promets de ne
plus jamais enfreindre la loi".

Gulbahor Turaeva a ensuite mis en cause plusieurs journalistes indépendants
qui ont fui l'Ouzbékistan après les événements d'Andijan. Il s'agit du
journaliste allemand Marcus Bensmann et de Galima Bukharbaeva, journaliste
et ancienne directrice de l'Institute for War and Peace Reporting pour le
pays de 2000 à 2005. Selon Galima Bukharbaeva, très peu de journalistes
indépendants travailleraient encore en Ouzbékistan: le régime de Tachkent a
réussi "à casser une fois encore" une personne engagée contre l'État.

Gulbahor Turaeva et Galima Bukharbaeva se connaissent bien, toutes deux
étaient présentes à Andijan en 2005. La journaliste qui travaille
aujourd'hui pour Uznews.net ( http://www.uznews.net ) décrit Gulbahor
Turaeva comme une personne fiable, de confiance. Membre de l'organisation
non gouvernementale Anima-kor, qui travaille pour la protection des droits
des médecins et de leurs patients, elle fait partie des témoins clés qui
ont remis en question la version officielle du massacre d'Andijan, en mai
2005, et avait aidé à compiler la liste des personnes tuées pendant cet
événement.

L'Ouzbékistan demeure un des Etats d'Asie centrale le plus répressifs.

Pour tout renseignement complémentaire, veuillez contacter Elsa Vidal, RSF,
5, rue Geoffroy Marie, Paris 75009, France, tél: +33 1 44 83 84 67, téléc:
+33 1 45 23 11 51, courrier électronique: europe@rsf.org, Internet:
http://www.rsf.org

RSF est responsable de toute information contenue dans cette mise à jour.
En citant cette information, prière de bien vouloir l'attribuer à RSF.
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Boletín de titulares de Periodistas-es

Nombre:Samuel Valera Yepez

E-mail:periodistascontraelcrimen@gmail.com

Nº de noticias enviadas: 8

Fecha:20-06-2007 13:39:02

 

MADRID: 21 JUNIO 2007
MESA REDONDA SOBRE LAS RADIOS COMUNITARIAS Y LA LIBERTAD DE EXPRESIÓN
http://www.periodistas-es.org/pes/artigo.asp?cod_artigo=1313

MEDIOS DE COMUNICACIÓN:
LASEXTA PREMIO PROMAX BDA 2007 POR SU IMAGEN CORPORATIVA
http://www.periodistas-es.org/pes/artigo.asp?cod_artigo=1312

ESPAÑA:
CAMPAÑA POR LA DESAPARICIÓN DE ANUNCIOS DE CONTACTOS SEXUALES EN LOS MEDIOS DE COMUNICACIÓN
http://www.periodistas-es.org/pes/artigo.asp?cod_artigo=1311

PORTUGAL:
EL DIRECTOR DE LA PROGRAMACIÓN SOCIO-RELIGIOSA DE COPE OFRECE A LOS OBISPOS PORTUGUESES PROPUESTAS PARA MEJORAR LA PREDICACIÓN EN LOS MEDIOS DE COMUNICACIÓN
http://www.periodistas-es.org/pes/artigo.asp?cod_artigo=1310

VENEZUELA:
COMUNICADORES SOCIALES Y ESTUDIANTES PROTESTARÁN CONTRA EL CIERRE DE RCTV
http://www.periodistas-es.org/pes/artigo.asp?cod_artigo=1309

REPÚBLICA DOMINICANA:
AMENAZAN DE MUERTE A UNA REPORTERA EN SAMANÁ
http://www.periodistas-es.org/pes/artigo.asp?cod_artigo=1308

ESPAÑA:
EL INSTITUTO CERVANTES PROMUEVE UN CURSO DE ESPAÑOL EN RTVE
http://www.periodistas-es.org/pes/artigo.asp?cod_artigo=1307

PERIODISTAS:
HOMENAJE A MANU LEGUINECHE GALARDONADO CON EL PREMIO PERIODISTAS VASCOS 2007
http://www.periodistas-es.org/pes/artigo.asp?cod_artigo=1306

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martes, junio 19, 2007

REPORTE 408 - OBSERVATORIO LATINOAMERICANO PARA LA LIBERTAD DE EXPRESION - 19 de junio 2007

Editado por: Equipo de Redacción OLA
-
19 de junio 2007

COLOMBIA
SOSPECHOSOS ADMITEN HABER VICTIMADO A PERIODISTA
El móvil del crimen del fundador de "La Voz del Cinaruco", en Arauca, el empresario radial Garrid Muñoz Tello, no habría sido una extorsión, sino el robo de una millonaria suma de dinero.
El sargento viceprimero Albeiro Otálvaro, suboficial de la Brigada 18, y Fanny Lozano, empleada de servicio doméstico de esa unidad militar ya aceptaron su culpa en el asesinato, ocurrido el jueves en un motel de Villavicencio.
En sus declaraciones habrían reconocido haber planeado y ejecutado el asesinato de Muñoz Tello para apropiarse de un dinero.

ECUADOR
PRESIDENTE PROPONE LEYES MÁS RIGIDAS CONTRA PERIODISTAS
El presidente de Ecuador, Rafael Correa, se mostró el sábado partidario de unas "leyes más fuertes para sancionar la "mediocridad y doble moral" de la prensa, y consideró que el tema deberá ser discutido por la Asamblea Constituyente.
"Creo que deben haber leyes más fuertes para sancionar la doble moral de los medios de comunicación social", afirmó Correa en su programa semanal de radio, y agregó que antes de cualquier propuesta el caso deberá ser analizado por la Asamblea que redactará una nueva Constitución.
De esa forma, el jefe de Estado replicó críticas de medios locales por una grabación ilegal que efectuó su ministro de Economía, Ricardo Patiño, aduciendo que requería una prueba para demostrar los "manejos oscuros del pago de la deuda externa".
"Hay que ponerle coto a ciertos abusos, a esa doble moral, porque se dice que el gobierno grabó un acto en que se proponía un negocio chueco al Estado, que se rompió la intimidad, pero cuando a ellos les conviene si presentan todo", afirmó aludiendo al canal Teleamazonas que difundió el video.

Esta información es responsabilidad del Observatorio Latinoamericano para la Libertad de Expresión de la Federación Latinoamericana de Trabajadores de la Comunicación Social (FELATRACS).
Para mayor información agradeceremos contactarnos vía e-mail:
felatracs@felatracs.org
; web: www.felatracs.org o a los teléfonos: (51 1) 4270687, fax (51 1) 4278493

COLOMBIA Bulletin (detained suspects confess to killing radio journalist for cash he was carrying)

COLOMBIA: Los asesinos de periodista confiesan que le mataron para robarle
COLOMBIA: Detained suspects confess to killing radio journalist for cash he
was carrying
COLOMBIE: Les assassins du journaliste confessent l'avoir tué pour le voler

IFEX - Noticias de la comunidad internacional de la libertad de expresión
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ACTUALIZACIÓN - COLOMBIA

el 19 de junio de 2007

Los asesinos de periodista confiesan que le mataron para robarle

FUENTE: Reporteros Sin Fronteras (RSF), París

**Actualiza la alerta de IFEX del 15 de junio de 2007**

(RSF/IFEX) - El 17 de junio de 2007, el sargento Albeiro Otálvaro y la
funcionaria civil del ejército Fanny Estela Lozano confesaron de haber
asesinado al periodista Garrid Muñoz Tello para robarle. Al fundador de la
emisora de radio La Voz del Cinaruco le mataron a disparos el 14 de junio,
cuando circulaba en coche por los alrededores de Villavicencio, capital del
departamento de Meta. Ambos individuos fueron capturados el mismo día.

Otálvaro y Lozano declararon haber planeado el asesinato del periodista
para quitarle el dinero. El 13 de junio, Muñoz Tello fue a Bogotá, donde
recibió una suma de cerca de 80.000 euros de otro oficial del ejército. El
periodista conoció a los dos individuos, con los que viajó hasta
Villavicencio. Allí alquilaron una habitación de un hotel, que fue donde
apareció el cuerpo del periodista.

Para mayor información, comunicarse con Benoît Hervieu, RSF, 5, rue
Geoffroy Marie, Paris 75009, Francia, teléf: +33 1 44 83 84 68, fax: +33 1
45 23 11 51, correo electrónico: ameriques@rsf.org, Internet:
http://www.rsf.org

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UPDATE - COLOMBIA

19 June 2007

Detained suspects confess to killing radio journalist for cash he was
carrying

**Updates IFEX alert of 15 June 2007**

SOURCE: Reporters sans frontières (RSF), Paris

(RSF/IFEX) - The two people who were arrested for the 14 June 2007 murder
of radio journalist Garrid Muñoz Tello - army sergeant Albeiro Otálvaro and
army civilian employee Fanny Estela Lozano - reportedly confessed on 17
June to killing him in order to rob the large sum of cash he was carrying.
They shot him to death when he was in transit in a car near Villavicencio,
capital of Meta department, in central Colombia. The two suspects were
captured the same day.

Muñoz Tello, the founder of Arauca-based radio station La Voz del Cinaruco,
travelled to Bogotá on 13 June to collect the equivalent of 80,000 euros
from another army sergeant. He met Otálvaro and Lozano while in Bogotá and
travelled with them to Villavicencio, where they rented the motel room in
which Muñoz's body was found.

For further information, contact Benoît Hervieu at RSF, 5, rue Geoffroy
Marie, Paris 75009, France, tel: +33 1 44 83 84 68, fax: +33 1 45 23 11 51,
e-mail: ameriques@rsf.org, Internet:
http://www.rsf.org

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MISE À JOUR - COLOMBIE

Le 19 juin 2007

Les assassins du journaliste confessent l'avoir tué pour le voler

**Mise à jour d'une alerte de l'IFEX du 15 juin 2007**

SOURCE: Reporters sans frontières (RSF), Paris

(RSF/IFEX) - Le sergent Albeiro Otálvaro et la fonctionnaire civile de
l'armée, Fanny Estela Lozano ont avoué, le 17 juin 2007, avoir assassiné le
journaliste Garrid Muñoz Tello pour le voler. Le fondateur de la station de
radio La Voz del Cinaruco a été tué par balles le 14 juin 2007, alors qu'il
circulait en voiture, aux environs de Villavicencio (département de Meta,
Centre). Les deux individus ont été capturés le même jour.

Albeiro Otálvaro et Fanny Estela Lozano ont déclaré avoir planifié
l'assassinat du journaliste afin de le déposséder de son argent. Muñoz
Tello s'était rendu, le 13 juin, à Bogotá afin de recevoir une somme
d'environ 80 000 euros d'un autre officier de l'armée. Le journaliste
aurait rencontré les deux individus, avec qui il aurait voyagé jusqu'à
Villavicencio. Ils ont loué une chambre d'hôtel, dans laquelle le corps du
journaliste a été retrouvé.

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