Sri Lanka - Sri Lanka's disregard for a free press reflected in missing cartoonist's case
Jun, 9, 2013
The Sri Lankan government needs to take serious measures to end enforced disappearances, provide information to families on the fate or whereabouts of their relatives, and prosecute all those responsible, Human Rights Watch said.

Uganda - IFEX members protest police attacks on journalists
Jun, 7, 2013
IFEX members sent a joint letter to President Museveni calling for an end to impunity in cases of police violence against the media, after a violent crackdown on a demonstration in May over media closures.

Philippines - Slay-attempt survivor still receiving threats in Philippines
Jun, 4, 2013
Fernan Angeles, a Manila-based journalist who survived a slay-attempt in March 2012, is still under threat; he receiving a threatening phone call and a police officer allegedly involved in the attempt on his life has been seen near his residence.

Thailand - Thai security forces found responsible for 2010 death of Italian photojournalist
Jun, 3, 2013
Justice must be pursued for Italian photographer Fabio Polenghi, SEAPA stressed, after a Bangkok Court ruled that Thai security forces were responsible his death in 2010 during a crackdown on protesters.

Angola - Angolans protesting disappearance of activists attacked, detained
May, 31, 2013
Angolan authorities forcibly broke up a peaceful protest on 27 May 2013, denouncing the enforced disappearance of two activists a year ago.Human Rights Watch also expressed concern at the lack of a credible investigation into the disappearances.