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IFJ Marks World Press Freedom Day by Calling for Release of Jailed Journalists
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Publisher:  International Federation of Journalists
Date Written:  02/05/2012
Year Published:  2012  
Resource Type:  Article

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliates are marking this year's World Press Freedom Day by calling for the release of journalists held for their professional activities.

Abstract:  The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliates are marking this year's 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...
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