Members of the Islamic Defenders Front visited the personal residences of media users accused of publishing derogatory posts against Rizieq Shihab, the organisation's grand mufti, and forced them to issue a public apology. Source: MEDIA FEED
– DRF launches new report on online violence against women in Pakistan
The research study Measuring Pakistani Women's Experiences of Online Violence quantified women's habits online, experiences with harassment, and knowledge of protection measures. Source: MEDIA FEED
– South Sudanese journalist George Livio Bahara released after almost 3 years in prison
George Livio Bahara, a South Sudanese journalist for Radio Miraya, was released after spending almost 3 years in detention without charges. Source: MEDIA FEED
UCC finds radio station innocent, switches it back on after two million shillings payment
HOIMA, 30th /May 2017; Radio Hoima, in Western Uganda, was last night switched back on air by the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) after paying two million shillings (US$ 550). The radio was arbitrarily switched off air for allegedly broadcasting sectarian statements. “We were directed to appear before UCC within 60 days. Yesterday I went with…
– Iraqi parliament slammed for bill restricting free speech, right to protest
The law on "freedom of expression, opinion, assembly and peaceful demonstration" would require Iraqis to seek prior authorization from local authorities before protesting or assembling. Source: MEDIA FEED
– ARTICLE 19 and partners report violations of freedom of expression and independence of Brazilian judges to the OAS
A recent hearing brought to the attention of the IACHR information concerning judges who, because of their judicial decisions or comments on the guarantee of rights, have been subject to investigation procedures, informal warnings and criticisms, and other forms of harassment. Source: MEDIA FEED
– May round up: Europe and Central Asia
The UK general election, threats to internet freedom in Germany and Ukraine, a prize for Turkey's jailed journalists, Hungary under international pressure, persecutions of reporters and activists in Russia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, the Balkans and more… Source: MEDIA FEED
– Ethiopian editor Getachew Shiferaw convicted of "inciting subversion"
The Ethiopian Federal High Court's conviction of Getachew Shiferaw, editor of the news website Negere Ethiopia, on charges of inciting subversion is a further blow to press freedom in the country, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today. Source: MEDIA FEED