IFJ: Frelsi fyrir fangelsaða blaðamenn
IFJ Marks World Press Freedom Day by Calling for Release of Jailed Journalists The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliates are marking this years World Press Freedom Day by calling for the release of journalists held for their professional activities. The IFJ says that reform of criminal defamation law and anti-terror legislation is urgently needed as they account for the majority of reporters detention cases. We are witnessing unprecedented levels of criminal litigation against journalists in many countries, said IFJ President, Jim Boumelha. This is one of the worst forms of censorship facing media and governments must repeal criminal defamation law and review the anti- terror laws which represent a major obstacle to genuine press freedom. Over 150 journalists are in currently in jail around the world, some of whom have been detained for years without trial. In China, over 20 journalists have been arrested as the authorities continue their attempts to control and censure independent reporting.
03.05.2012
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