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ArticlesWorld editors protest at Yemeni journalist's murder
Yemeni journalists to resist murder threats
The association representing Yemen’s journalists has vowed not to be silenced following the killing of Mohammed Rabuai, also known as Muhammad Al-Rabou'e, who was allegedly shot by members of a gang said to be angered at his coverage of their activities. Media law "undermines free expression"
News agency office closed in Iran
An Nahar launches web TV
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Human Rights Watch (HRW) says a pending law in the UAE would "muzzle" the media and prevent honest reporting. HRW says it would grant the government virtually complete control in deciding who is allowed to work as a journalist and which media organizations are allowed to operate in the country. The organisation says more than 100 leading Emirati academics, journalists, lawyers, and human rights activists have expressed concern.
The authorities in Iran have closed the office of the Association of Iranian Journalists and arrested three more journalists. The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) says there are currently 37 journalists imprisoned. The Iranian authorities say those detained have been responsible for instability; the CPJ says it's an attempt to silence critical voices. Zafar Iqbal reports.
One of Lebanon’s leading newspapers, the independent An Nahar, has moved into video production in an effort to reach a new, online audience. The aim is to offer searching, interesting and informative behind-the-scenes journalism to strengthen the brand’s presence. The news focus will be based on the same editorial values and thrust as the main print newsroom of An Nahar, but aimed at those who use You Tube and social networking sites.
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