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“The Committee to Protect Journalists is deeply troubled by your government's harassment and censorship of journalists,”
Ann Cooper
“This is a very serious charge with grave implications for the safety of media professionals. Refusing to address these reports in a substantive way only fuels suspicions.”
“It is imperative that local officials in this troubled and lawless region act swiftly to save the life of this brave journalist.”
“We're disturbed to see the number of jailed journalists rise, and we're particularly troubled that the list of worst abusers now includes Ethiopia and the United States.”
“We are deeply concerned for the safety of our colleague Jill Carroll, a noted professional journalist who has covered all sides of the conflict in Iraq. We call on whoever is holding Carroll to release her at once.”
“Too many journalists have lost their lives just because they were doing their jobs, and unresponsive governments bear responsibility for the toll.”
“We call on you to ensure that the U.S. military cease the use of these detentions at once and that officials credibly explain the basis for the detentions of those currently being held, or release them immediately,”
“Togolese authorities must investigate this assault fully and prosecute those responsible, ... This kind of brazen attack cannot go unpunished.”
“CPJ is alarmed by the authorities' latest attempt to intimidate EFJA leaders, ... This is an intolerable assault on a press freedom organization whose right to operate has been upheld twice by the federal court.”
“They're held for months at a time, never charged.”
