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Sudan: Statement on the Erosion of Right of Freedom of Expression

December 31st, 2008 · 1 Comment

Submitted to the 44 Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights at Abuja, Nigeria on 14 November 2008.
Over the last year repression of freedom of expression and of the media has intensified in Sudan. Daily newspapers have been suspended, printed newspaper editions and equipment confiscated, in addition to increased harassment, arrest, [...]

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Tags: Media Ethics · Political reporting · Press Freedom

The paper that looks like a canteen

July 22nd, 2008 · No Comments

You will be forgiven if upon entering the building housing the newspaper taz, you for a moment think you missed the directions. Welcoming us at taz is an open canteen where clients have the opportunity to promote the already financially struggling paper by buying some drinks, souvenirs or internet services. But on proceeding beyond a [...]

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Tags: Newsroom Diary