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CJFE concerned by arrest of New Brunswick journalist
TORONTO (July 11, 2013) - Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE) is deeply concerned about the RCMP’s arrest under unusual circumstances of New Brunswick-based journalist Miles Howe.
Howe was arrested on July 4, 2013, while covering the ongoing anti-fracking protest at the Elsipogtog First Nation in east-central New Brunswick. His camera and cell phone were seized. He was taken into RCMP custody and held for five hours before being released with his equipment returned.
CJFE disturbed by arrest of Toronto Star reporter
TORONTO (June 3, 2013) – Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE) is concerned about the arrest and treatment of Toronto Star journalist Alex Consiglio, charged with trespassing for taking photos on June 2 of an injured GO Transit officer at Union Station in Toronto.
Tunisian lawyer Mohamed Abbou released from prison
Wednesday, July 25, 2007Mohamed Saad, Ambassador of Tunisia
Embassy of Tunisia in Canada
515 O'Connor Street
Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 3P8July 25, 2007
Excellency,
I am writing on behalf of Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE), a non-profit, non-governmental organization that works to promote and protect press freedom and freedom of expression around the world.
CJFE is delighted to hear of Mohamed Abbou's release from prison after being detained in Tunisia's El Kef prison for more than two years.
