Tripoli journalist detained, UN mission seeks release
UNSMIL urges authorities to release him and calls for the protection of all media workers in Libya.
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Algeria cracks down on media, detains journalists
Reporters Without Borders expresses alarm about the shrinking space for independent media in the country.
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Guinea junta curbs media, strike looms
The press union in Guinea slams the military junta’s media ban as “repressive.” Hundreds of journalists have lost their jobs, and a general strike looms.
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Guinea braces for strike as junta bans major media outlets
The move follows a media ban imposed by the junta, raising concerns about press freedom in the West African nation.
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One year prison sentence for Tunisian media pundits
Two Tunisian media figures were sentenced to one year in prison for “spreading false news” and “defaming” others, raising concerns about freedom of expression in the country.
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Guinea’s junta silences independent media, RSF condemns move
Guinea’s military government banned four radio stations and one TV channel, raising concerns about press freedom and prompting threats of renewed protests.
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French RFI faces suspension in Togo over ‘unbalanced’ reporting
Following election in Togo, the government threatens to suspend Radio France Internationale for unbalanced reporting.
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Coups, violence create fear for media in Sahel region: RSF
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) decries growing threats against journalists in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly under military rule and following elections.
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Journalist arrested in Burundi, raises press freedom concerns
Burundi journalist arrested and detained by the National Intelligence Service, family expresses worries over her safety as concerns for press freedom escalate.
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Tunisian journalist faces trial after corruption expose threat
Fear grips Tunisia’s press as a prominent journalist is jailed for hinting at corruption.
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