freedom of press

Kazakhstan: Heavy fine for journalist Mr Lukpan Ahmedyarov and a newspaper for alleged defamation of a public officialposted on: 2012/08/02

On 27 July 2012, Uralsk Court No 2 ordered Mr Lukpan Ahmedyarov and the founders of Uralsk’s Week newspaper to pay KZT 5 million (approximately EUR 27,125) to Mr Tlekkabyl Imashev for allegedly defaming him and damaging his reputation.

Sudan-Update: HRD Mr Faisal Mohamed Salih released on bail; court hearing adjourned until 11 June 2012posted on: 2012/05/18

Prominent journalist and human rights defender Mr Faisal Mohamed Salih was released during the night of 9 May 2012, after being arrested and detained at his home on 8 May by the NISS.