News from IFEX

It is difficult to keep up with all the stories of censorship and the banning of literature around the world, which in itself is rather depressing. What I offer here is only the tip of the iceberg. There are organizations which provide more comprehensive coverage than I can possibly do with this modest blog. One of the most notable is the International Freedom of Expression eXchange, IFEX, which is a clearing house for reports from various human rights groups around the world. Here are some stories from its website just for today:

- Nepal: "Journalists flee workplaces following threats, various journalists attacked, two issued death threats as social agitation continues; FNJ denounces indifference of authorities.."

- Côte d'Ivoire - "Newspaper journalist held for five days by Abidjan gendarmes.."

- Thailand: "Newspaper office hit by two small bombs.."

- Sri Lanka: "Internet access and 8,000 telephone lines blocked in Jaffna Peninsula.."

- Colombia: "Newspaper in Barranquilla forbidden to report on case of alleged municipal corruption and paramilitary ties.."

- Peru: "Mayor's assistant threatens to kill journalist and his family for critical reporting on city's administration.."

Finally, there is the arrest of the Uzbekistan human rights activist, which I discuss in more detail in the entry below.