Louis D. Boccardi
former President and CEO of The Associated Press
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 Reuters India | Chavez to put representative on opposition TV board WXEL Chavez's actions will likely revive concerns over press freedom in the Latin American oil-producing nation. He was widely criticized by media rights groups ... Chavez: Government to obtain minority TV share |
 Reuters Africa | Information bill continues erosion of press freedom Daily Dispatch Online Transparency and press freedom are inimical to their corrupt ways; hence the attempts to curb the free flow of information. Why, otherwise, the Protection ... IPI Concerned that South Africa Information Bill May Impede Flow of News Heated Secrecy Bill debate brings accusations of unpatriotic media |
 Peace FM Online | Ato Kwamina Dadzie, Press Freedom and the Hypocrisy of the Mills Administration! Modern Ghana This is about press freedom and government interference. If indeed a law has been broken why the CID headquarters not the normal process of having someone ... In Ghana, police prosecute journalist with antiquated criminal law Fear Grips Media As “Culture Of Silence” Rears Ugly Head Comments on Joy FM sage is unfortunate - Akologu |
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Washington, USA, June 1, 2010 — The World Press Freedom Committee (www.wpfc.org) of Freedom House —an umbrella organization representing 45 press freedom groups from throughout the world— applauds the European Court of Human Rights’ decision vindicating Spanish journalist José Luis Gutiérrez and chastising the Spanish State for violating Article 10 of the European Convention.
May 3, 2010 - WPFC and Freedom House Merge OperationsTwo leading NGOs, World Press Freedom Committee and the Freedom House, today announced that they have combined their operations. The Committee’s incorporation into the larger Freedom House was timed to coincide with World Press Freedom Day, May 3, 2010.
April 27, 2010 - Tunisia Monitoring Group Reacts to Journalist Ben Brik's Release from Prison27 April 2010 - While members of the Tunisia Monitoring Group (TMG) welcome Taoufik Ben Brik's release from prison today, the press freedom coalition condemns the charges against journalist Fahem Boukadous as a political manoeuvre whose true aim is to silence criticism of Tunisian authorities.
