Speak Out for journalists at risk on World Press Freedom Day

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May 3, 2012

WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY
Speak out today to protect freedom of expresssion of journalists  

Journalist at Risk in Sudan

Sudanese journalist Abuzar al-Amin faces prison or execution for criticizing the government. “I feel at risk, because the charges against me have not been dropped and my case could be opened at any time. I could end up in jail without any notice.”- Abuzar Al Amin.

Today's features

< Report: Silencing Dissent: Restrictions on Freedom of Opinion and Expression Persist in Sudan Read report< Global overview: Attacks against journalists around the world: Read press release< New song: "Toast to Freedom": 50 artists raise a toast to freedom for Amnesty's 50th anniversary. All proceeds from downloads donated to Amnesty International! Visit site

Journalists across Africa and around the world need protection
Today, May 3rd, is World Press Freedom Day, and Amnesty International is calling for the lifting of restrictions and liberation of all journalists who have been repressed for their peaceful exercise of the right to freedom of expression.

Confiscation		Hard labour		Killing
Journalists protest the confiscation of their publication in Khartoum		Dr Amadou Janneh faces hard labour for printing t-shirt in Gambia		Somali journalists at funeral of their colleague

Many journalists in Africa risk a harsh response if they criticize governments. In some countries, newspapers, websites, and tv and radio stations are closely watched by security agents ready to clamp down on dissent. In others, journalists are targeted for reporting on armed conflicts or attacks.

Those who continue to work despite the dangers can face arrest, prison, torture, even death.   < Visit Amnesty's World Press Freedom page to take action.