2005-2014

The World Association of Newspapers has welcomed the release from prison of Chinese journalist Li Changqing, the laureate of the 2008 WAN Golden Pen of Freedom, and called on Chinese authorities to release all imprisoned journalists before the Olympic Games in Beijing next summer. Li, who was jailed three years ago for alerting the public to an outbreak of dengue fever before the authorities had...

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today condemned the recent closure of Zanan, Iran’s leading women and pro-reform magazine, after authorities said it provided a “dark picture” of the Islamic Republic of Iran. “The Iranian regime must end its censorship of the media and intimidation of journalists and activists fighting for decent rights for women in the country,” says Aidan White...

The situation at NewsX has taken an ugly turn with journalists alleging assault and I&B ministry referring their complaint about the company's source of funding to finance ministry, the Times of India has reported. Vir Sanghvi, the channel's editorial head, had quit a few days back following "differences" with its chief, Peter Mukerjea. Since then, many recruited by him have quit. Those who did...

The Information and Broadcasting (I&B) ministry has approached the telecom regulatory authority of India (TRAI) for recommendations to 'review and restructure' the foreign direct investment (FDI) caps in all sectors of the media, save print, according to a report in the Economic Times. Some details: TRAI has also been asked to give its recommendations on creating a new structure and guidelines for...

Vir Sanghvi, CEO of INX News and editorial head of the group's upcoming news channel News X, has left the INX group. He is said to be launching another news channel very soon, indiantelevision.com has reported. A source close to Sanghvi confirmed the developments to Indiantelevision.com, adding that equity driven issues and that of accountability was what 'finally broke the camel's back'...

The Principal Bench of the Company Law Board (CLB) on Monday held that the allotment of 10,208 shares of Rs 100 each of the United News of India (UNI) in favour of Media West was null and void and not binding on the UNI, says a Hindu report. CLB chairman S Balasubramanian passed the final order on a company petition filed by ABP Private Ltd; Manipal Media Network; Kasturi and Sons Ltd and the...

The last three years have been incredibly dangerous ones for journalists — the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) report on media deaths Deadly Stories 2007 highlights the range of risks that they face all over the world. “This year’s report again shows the tragic attacks on reporters, photographers, translators, delivery truck drivers and all other media workers remain at record levels...

The World Association of Newspapers and World Editors have called on Chinese authorities to release journalist Hu Jia, who was arrested last month, apparently for participating in a European parliamentary hearing. In a lettter to Premier Wen Jiabao, the Paris-based WAN and the WEF said China should immediately release Mr Hu and all other jailed Chinese journalists under reforms it promised in its...

The International Federation of Journalists has called on journalists’ unions to support a global day of action on Saturday to renew efforts to combat impunity and to mark the anniversary of a media massacre in Latin America. IFJ has also welcomed today’s launch of special book in Lima marking the 25th anniversary of a tragic incident when eight journalists and a media worker were brutally killed...

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today called on the authorities of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to release journalist Maurice Kayombo, who has been held for two weeks on charges of “blackmail and disparaging an official,” after the secretary-general of the mining ministry filed a complaint against him. “We condemn this detention, which is being used to intimidate...