The seventh court appearance for Al Jazeera English journalists detained in Egypt coincided with World Press Freedom Day (May 3), a fact that Fahmy made sure to mention when addressing the judge.
During the most recent hearing for three Al Jazeera English journalists in Cairo, journalists covering the proceedings were dismissed from the courtroom.
Media censorship in Venezuela has grown over the last several months, as the government tries to limit access to information on the violence stemming from student-led protests.
On April 13, 2014, nearly 5000 protesters gathered in Moscow to condemn the recent crackdown on press freedom in Russia, expressing frustration at the suppression of dissenting voices and censorship of anti-war sentiments in the country.
CJFE is pleased to congratulate its nominee Ahmet Şık on winning the 2014 UNESCO Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize. Şık will receive the award on May 2, 2014, at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, as part of celebrations ahead of World Press Freedom Day, May 3.
In light of the recent death of Canadian freelance photographer Ali Mustafa in Syria, CJFE takes a look at the particular threats faced by freelance journalists reporting in one of the most dangerous locations on the planet. In recent months, freelance and citizen journalists have become the primary source of reporting on Syria as news agencies are increasingly reluctant to send staff reporters to such a volatile conflict zone.
Three Al Jazeera English journalists appeared in a Cairo court on March 31, 2014 as part of their ongoing trial under terrorism charges. During this court appearance, the journalists and their five co-defendants were guided out of the defendants' cage and allowed to speak directly to Judge Mohammed Nagui.
