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IFJ Demands Overhaul of Repressive Media Laws in the Middle East
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Publisher:  International Federation of Journalists (IFJ)
Date Written:  02/05/09
Year Published:  2009  
Resource Type:  Article/Report/Letter

Launching its ‘Breaking the Chains' annual report into press freedom violations in the Arab World and Iran, the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today called for a radical overhaul of media laws in the Middle East.

Abstract:  The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today called for a radical overhaul of media laws in the Middle East.

Launching its ‘Breaking the Chains' annual report into press freedom violations in the Arab World and Iran, the IFJ said that journalists' unions throughout the region are demanding the repeal of all laws that lead to the jailing of journalists.

"It has been a turbulent year for journalists," said Aidan white, IFJ General Secretary. "In many countries there have been m...
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