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55 JOURNALISTS KILLED IN 2012 (click on Ticking Clock) - 55 journalistes tués en 2012 - 55 periodistas asesinados en el ano 2012 

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- MAY 2012. COLOMBIA: THE PRESS EMBLEM CAMPAIGN (PEC) WELCOMES SIGNS OF HOPE FOR FRENCH JOURNALIST ROMEO LANGLOIS - positive signs also in SYRIA: eight activists, including blogger Razan Ghazzawi released (last NEWS on PRESS, OTHER NEWS)

- MAY 2012. MEXICO. PEC strongly condemns murder of three more journalists in Mexico, four in a week (see reports on PRESS)

- MAY 2012. PEC on World Press Freedom Day calls for the release of Mazen Darwish and his colleagues in Syria // A l'occasion de la Journée de la liberté de la presse, la PEC demande la libération de Mazen Darwish et de ses collègues en Syrie // En ocasión del Día de la libertad de la prensa, la PEC pide la liberación de Mazen Darwish y sus colegas en Siria (read full statement on PEC NEWS)

Mazen Darwish (photo) and his male colleagues Hussein Ghrer; Abd Rahman Al Hamada; Hani Zateni; and Mansour Al Omarie, are still detained since February. According to the Syrian Journalists Union, Mazen Darwish, held in solitary confinement, is suffering from a worsening health condition, after being tortured. In addition women staff at the Center Yara Bader; Razan Ghazzoui; Sanaa Meshn; Ayham Ghazzoul; Joan Ferso; and Bassam Al Ahmad have been summoned in front of the judge of the military justice in Damascus (PEC)

- APRIL 2012. French journalist Romeo Langlois kidnapped in Colombia - the Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) calls for his immediate release

PEC manifiesta su preocupación por  la situación del periodista francés Roméo Langlois (photo), desaparecido en Colombia // La PEC demande la libération du journaliste français Romeo Langlois disparu depuis le 29 avril en Colombie (see reports on PRESS and OTHER NEWS) 

- APRIL 2012. The Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) condemns strongly the attacks in the capital of Nigeria Abuja and in Kaduna against the offices of the newspaper This Day (read on PEC NEWS, PRESS)

- APRIL 2012. Number of Journalists killed increased by 50 percent // Hausse de 50% du nombre de journalistes tués // Aumenta en 50% el número de periodistas muertos // الزيادة 50 بالمائة في مقتل الصحفيين  (Read full English, French, Spanish, Arabic press release on PEC NEWS - click also left on page TICKING CLOCK, PRESS and OTHER NEWS)

- MARCH 2012. SYRIA. The Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) welcomes strongly the adoption at the Human Rights Council of resolution A/HRC/19/L.38/Rev 1 on Syria presented by Denmark (on behalf of EU) and supported by a large number of countries condemning attacks against journalists and asking for full and unhindered access.  The PEC calls for its immediate implementation on the ground (go to PEC NEWS)

- MARCH 2012. CHINA. The Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) is deeply concerned that Chinese officials have announced the closure to foreigners of the “Tibet Autonomous Region” from February 20 to March 31, 2012 as well as the close off of Tibetan areas in Sichuan and Qinghai provinces that have seen protests, crackdown and self-immolations (to read the PEC full statement at the Human Rights Council click left on PEC NEWS)

- MARCH 2012. SYRIA. REPORT OF THE INTERNATIONAL COMMISSION OF INQUIRY. PRESS EMBLEM CAMPAIGN (PEC) STATEMENT AT THE HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL (read on PEC NEWS)

- MARCH 2012. PRESS EMBLEM CAMPAIGN STATEMENT AT THE HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL ON PROTECTION OF JOURNALISTS - general debate (read full statement on PEC NEWS)

- MARCH 2012. Urgent debate on SYRIA. The Press Emblem Campaign PEC welcomes the adoption of the resolution by the Human Rights Council on the escalating grave human rights violations and deteriorating humanitarian situation in the Syrian Arab Republic - statement delivered by PEC (click left on PEC NEWS, see also last news on PRESS)

- FEBRUARY 2012. Statement delivered at the Human Rights Council by the Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) on the occasion of the "Panel discussion on the promotion and protection of freedom of expression on the internet" (read full statement on PEC NEWS)

- FEBRUARY 2012. SYRIA. PEC strongly condemns killing of two journalists in Syria and launches an urgent appeal to the Human Rights Council - La PEC condamne le meurtre de deux journalistes en Syrie et lance un appel urgent au Conseil des droits de l'homme (click left on PEC NEWS)

- JANUARY 2012. The Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) welcomes the recommendations of the International Conference on the Protection of Journalists in Dangerous Situations (Doha, Qatar, 22 and 23 January) as an historical milestone and an important step forward to enhance the protection of media employees in conflict zones (see PEC NEWS and PRESS)

- JANUARY 2012. SYRIE. Journaliste français tué en Syrie: la Presse Emblème Campagne (PEC) est consternée. Elle condamne dans les termes les plus vifs l'attentat qui a causé la mort de Gilles Jacquier et demande une enquête indépendante de l'ONU // SYRIA: the Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) saddened by the death of French journalist Gilles Jacquier // SIRIA : La PEC consternada por asesinato de periodista francés (go to PEC NEWS, French, English, Arabic and Spanish, lire aussi sous PRESS)

- JANUARY 2012. SPECIAL REPORT ON LATIN AMERICA. PERIODISMO INDEPENDIENTE BAJO FUEGO CRUZADO EN LATINOAMERICA (see full report on PEC NEWS, SPANISH, summary in English)

- DECEMBER 2011: PEC report 2011 - At least 106 journalists killed in the course of the year // Rapport annuel de la PEC - Au moins 106 journalistes tués en 2011 // PEC Informe - Al menos 106 periodistas asesinados en 2011 (Click left on PEC NEWS for the report in English, French, Spanish and Arabic)

- DECEMBER 2011. SYRIA. THE PRESS EMBLEM CAMPAIGN (PEC) calls UN Human Rights Council to Insure the security of journalists during civil unrests in the Syrian Arab Republic // SYRIE. La PRESSE EMBLEME CAMPAGNE (PEC) demande au Conseil des droits de l'homme d'assurer la sécurité des journalistes au cours des violences dans la République arabe syrienne // 18a sesión especial del Consejo de
Derechos Humanos: la Campaña Emblema de Prensa pide Garantizar la seguridad de los periodistas durante la violencia en Siria (ENGLISH, FRENCH, SPANISH, click left on PEC NEWS)

- NOVEMBER 2011. PEC strongly condemns sexual assaults on women journalists in Egypt // La PEC condamne les agressions sexuelles contre des journalistes en Egypte (read on PEC NEWS and details on PRESS)

- NOVEMBER 2011. FIRST INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST IMPUNITY. THE PRESS EMBLEM CAMPAIGN (PEC) JOINED OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO CALL GOVERNMENTS TO PREVENT AND PUNISH VIOLENCE AGAINST JOURNALISTS (Read on page OTHER NEWS)

- NOVEMBER 2011. At least 14 journalists injured in Egypt. The Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) expresses solidarity with the Egyptian journalists and calls for an urgent independent enquiry // EGIPTO: PEC se solidariza con los periodistas egipcios y pide una investigación independiente (see PEC NEWS, English, Arabic, Spanish)

- NOVEMBER 2011. The Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) welcomes the Vienna Expert Consultations on „Safety of Journalists: Towards a more effective international protection framework” (read on PEC NEWS, SEE ALSO PRESS)

- OCTOBER 2011. The Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) heartily congratulates Yemeni journalist Tawakkol Karman for winning this year's Nobel Peace Prize. As an active woman journalist, Korman has achieved a dual victory by not only honoring the profession by being at the center of the struggle but also a woman leading the news of the day (read the full PEC statement on PEC NEWS, English, Arabic)

- SEPTEMBER 2011. PEC STATEMENT AT THE UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL. So far, 78 journalists killed in 2011 - the Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) alarmed by the deterioration in Latin America with 30 journalists killed in nine months // Déclaration de la PEC au Conseil des droits de l'homme. 78 journalistes tués depuis le début de l'année - la PEC alarmée par la détérioration en Amérique latine où 30 journalistes ont été tués en neuf mois // México se ha convertido en el país más peligroso del mundo para los periodistas, denunció hoy la ONG “Campaña Emblema de Prensa” en el Consejo de Derechos Humanos de la ONU - la situación en general de la prensa en América Latina es inquietante, con 30 periodistas asesinados desde enero (read the statement on PEC NEWS)

- SEPTEMBER 2011. LIBYA. The Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) calls the International Commission of Inquiry to consider pursuing its investigations into the fate of media professionals. The PEC calls upon the new transitional government in Libya to rapidly investigate in all the incidents that involved the killing, kidnapping and ambushing of journalists and to report to the International Commission (read on PEC NEWS the PEC statement at the Human Rights Council) (new journalists injured, see PRESS)

- SEPTEMBER 2011. PEC calls on the Human Rights Council to adopt a resolution which will allow the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights to conduct a study that will document the grave violations of fundamental human rights and freedoms of journalists in the last 10 years and to investigate causes and consequences of these violations; propose the best means to protect journalists in zones of conflict or civil unrest (read the PEC statement on PEC NEWS)

- SEPTEMBER 2011. PEC STATEMENT AT THE UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL. There is an urgent need to specifically protect journalists in the context of peaceful protests which could degenerate in violence (read the statement on PEC NEWS)

- AUGUST 2011. LIBYA. Journalists freed unharmed from Rixos hotel after being held by Gaddafi gunmen in Tripoli: the Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) expresses relief - other journalists wounded and kidnapped - The Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) condemns the flagrant attacks against journalists and hostage taking in Libya. The situation in Libya remains very dangerous, warns the NGO. (click left on PEC NEWS for the PEC statement, on PRESS for details) 

- AUGUST 2011. SYRIA. Special session of the Human Rights Council. The Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) urges the Syrian Arab Republic to lift all restrictions on the exercise of the profession of journalist and to free all journalists imprisoned for reasons related to the exercise of their profession; to grant immediate access to the country to any foreign journalist who wants to fulfill his mission on the Syrian territory (read the PEC statement at the Human Rights Council on PEC NEWS)

- JULY 2011. PRESS EMBLEM CAMPAIGN REPORT - Worldwide 52 journalists killed during the first 6 months of 2011 - Casualties among media represent a heavy toll in Arab countries // 52 journalistes tués au cours des six premiers mois de 2011 - lourd bilan dans les pays arabes // 52 PERIODISTAS ASESINADOS EN EL TRANSCURSO DEL PRIMER SEMESTRE DE 2011. PESADO BALANCE EN LOS PAISES ARABES // مقتل 52 صحفيا في الأشهر الستة الأولى من هذا العام  (click left on PEC NEWS for the report, English, French, Spanish, Arabic) 

- JUNE 2011: La Presse Emblème Campagne (PEC) soulagée par la libération des journalistes français otages depuis un an et demi en Afghanistan  - The Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) rejoices by the release of the two French journalists in Afghanistan after a year and a half in captivity (go to PEC NEWS, PRESS)

Immense soulagement à l'arrivée des deux journalistes à l'aéroport de Villacoublay, près de Paris, jeudi 30 juin, après l'une des plus longues prises d'otages

- JUNE 2011. LIBYA. PALESTINE. SYRIA. READ PEC STATEMENTS AT THE UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL, 17th session (go to PEC NEWS)

- JUNE 2011. The PRESS EMBLEM CAMPAIGN (PEC) award 2011 honors leading media and civil society who played a pivotal role in the success of the ongoing Arab Spring // Le Prix PEC 2011 récompense des militants et organisations ayant joué un rôle-clef dans le succès du "printemps arabe" // El Premio de la PEC 2011 recompensa a los militantes y organizaciones que han jugado un papel clave en el éxito de la « primavera árabe » //  حملة شعار الصحفي تكرم الصحفيين التونسيين و المدونين المصريين و منظمة التضامن الانساني ليبيا 
 (go to our special page PEC AWARD)

At the PEC award ceremony, in Geneva, from left to right: Neji Bghouri (Tunisia), Khaled Saleh (Libya), ambassador of Qatar Al-Dosari, PEC president Hedayat Abdelnabi and Ahmed Abdelaziz (Egypt) (photo PEC)

- MAY 2011. LIBYA. THE PRESS EMBLEM CAMPAIGN (PEC) IS HORRIFIED BY THE DEATH OF SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNALIST IN LIBYA (go to PEC NEWS)

- MAY 2011. LIBYA. GOOD NEWS. FOUR REPORTERS FREED. ANTON HAMMERL STILL MISSING (see PEC NEWS)

- MAY 2011: LIBYA - URGENT APPEAL FOR INFORMATION ON THE WELLBEING OF PHOTOJOURNALIST ANTON HAMMERL (click left on PEC NEWS to read the letter)

- MAY 2011. The Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) joins others to mark the 500 days that french reporters Hervé Ghesquière and Stéphane Taponier have been held hostage in Afghanistan // La PEC se joint aux autres organisations pour marquer les 500 jours de détention des journalistes français Hervé Ghesquière et Stéphane Taponier en Afghanistan (go to PEC NEWS)

- MAY 2011. LIBYA: The Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) denounces attempts of using journalists as human shields by Gadhafi (click left on PEC NEWS for more and see the video)

- MAY 2011. World Press Freedom Day: The PEC denounces the repression of media during the evolving Arab Spring // Journée de la liberté de la presse: La PEC dénonce la répression envers les medias lors du printemps arabe // Dia de la libertad de prensa - Denuncia la PEC represión contra los medios durante la “primavera árabe” (go to PEC NEWS)

-  APRIL 2011. LIBYA. Two photoreporters killed in Misrata - four journalists killed in Libya (go to PEC NEWS, PRESS for details) - Journalists still detained and missing in Libya - (read articles on PRESS)

- APRIL 2011. GAZA. The Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) condemns strongly the killing of Vittorio Arrigoni (see PEC NEWS)

- APRIL 2011. The Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) condemns targeted killings of journalists recently in Iraq and Libya, 23 killed since January in 12 countries, calls for a special session of the HRC // La Presse Emblème Campagne (PEC) condamne les assassinats de journalistes en Irak et en Libye – 23 journalistes tués depuis le début de l’année dans 12 pays. L’ONG demande une session spéciale du Conseil de l’ONU sur le Bahreïn, la Syrie et le Yémen // La PEC condena el asesinato de periodistas en Iraq y en Libia- 23 periodistas asesinados desde el inicio del año en 12 países. La ONG pide una sesión especial del Consejo de la ONU sobre Bahrein, Siria y Yemen (more on PEC NEWS)

- APRIL 2011. LIBYA. JOURNALISTS MISSING, DETAINED. The Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) urges Libyan authorities to release all journalists detained (see PEC NEWS, PRESS)

- APRIL 2011: the Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) denounces the killing of 21 journalists during the first 3 months of 2011 (22 for the same period in 2010) in 12 countries - Iraq (4 journalists killed) and Pakistan (3 killed) most dangerous countries (see details on page Ticking Clock)

- MARCH 2011. SYRIA. THE PRESS EMBLEM CAMPAIGN (PEC) CONDEMNS NEWS BLACKOUT ON CRACKDOWN (see OTHER NEWS)

- MARCH 2011. LIBYA. Deeply shocked, the Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) condemns bad treatments of journalists detained - Freed New York Times journalists held by Libyan government recall nightmarish ordeal (see PEC NEWS)

Journalists in Libya facing heavy risks to cover the conflict - Read the full story of New York Times journalists held and tortured in Libya (link to NYT story on our page PEC NEWS)

- MARCH 2011. The Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) warmly welcomes the new Secretary-General of the IFJ amidst growing dangers for journalists in Libya (go to PEC NEWS)

- MARCH 2011. The Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) condemns in the strongest possible manner the ambush prepared for Aljazeera crew near Benghazi that left its cameraman Ali Hassan Al Jaber dead (go to PEC NEWS)

- MARCH 2011. Oral statement of the Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) at the Human Rights Council: the PEC calls upon the United Nations to take concrete steps (see PEC NEWS)   

- MARCH 2011. LIBYA. Journalists targeted, beaten, injured, detained, missing: the Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) very worried (see PEC NEWS)

- MARCH 2011. CHINA. THE PRESS EMBLEM CAMPAIGN (PEC) CONCERNED BY USE OF FORCE AGAINST JOURNALISTS IN CHINA. More Crackdown Incidents; Authorities Use Force to Prevent Reporting of Jasmine Rallies (go to OTHER NEWS) 

- MARCH 2011. LIBYA. PEC calls upon Human Rights Council for an independent inquiry on attacks on media in Arab countries facing unrest // La PEC demande au Conseil des droits de l’homme une enquête indépendante sur les attaques commises à l’encontre des media dans les pays arabes // PEC pide al Consejo de Derechos Humanos una investigación independiente sobre los ataques a los medios de comunicación durante los disturbios en curso en los países árabes (click left on PEC NEWS, OTHER NEWS) 

- FEBRUARY 2011. LIBYA. The Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) condemns restrictions on media coverage, internet access. A blanket ban on foreign journalists entering Libya has meant that facts are hard to verify (see PEC NEWS, updates on PRESS)

- FEBRUARY 2011: EGYPT - The Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) condemns the attack against CBS journalist Lara Logan (click left on PEC NEWS and PRESS)

- FEBRUARY 2011: EGYPT - The Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) expresses hope that Egypt’s transition period will bring about a genuine and free press  to the Arab region  (go to PEC NEWS)

-  FEBRUARY 2011: EGYPTE - la Presse Emblème Campagne (PEC) dénonce au moins 150 incidents visant les medias et une tactique inutile des pro-Moubarak – elle demande à l’ONU d’enquêter // Egypt: the Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) denounces at least 150 incidents targeting the media and useless tactics of the Mubarak supporters -- it asks the United Nations to investigate // Egipto: La PEC denuncia al menos 150 incidentes contra los medios de comunicación y las tácticas inútiles de los partidarios de Mubarak. La ONG pide a las Naciones Unidas que investigue (go to PEC NEWS, PRESS, OTHER NEWS)

- FEBRUARY 2011: EGYPT - URGENT APPEAL - The Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) calls upon Egyptian authorities to release all detained journalists and to ensure the security of all foreign and Egyptian journalists during demonstrations // PEC hace un llamamiento a las autoridades egipcias para que liberen a todos los periodistas detenidos y garantice la seguridad de todos los periodistas extranjeros y egipcios durante las manifestaciones en curso // La Presse Emblème Campagne (PEC) demande aux autorités égyptiennes de libérer tous les journalistes et de garantir la sécurité de tous les journalistes égyptiens et étrangers lors des manifestations (go to PEC NEWS)

- FEBRUARY 2011: EGYPT - Publishing houses and journalists under attack, the PEC condemns strongly those heinous attacks, PEC calls for urgent investigation//Medias et journalistes attaqués, la PEC condamne ces agressions honteuses et demande d'urgence une enquête  (go to PEC NEWS)

- JANUARY 2011. EGYPT: The Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) deplores interruption of Internet services in Egypt, arrests and attacks against journalists // La Presse Emblème Campagne (PEC) dénonce l'interruption des services internet, les arrestations et attaques de journalistes en Egypte // La Campaña Emblema de Prensa (PEC) deplora la interrupción del Internet en Egipto, así como el arresto y los ataques perpetrados contra periodistas (for more go to PEC NEWS, OTHER NEWS, PRESS)

- JANVIER 2011:  TUNISIE: la Presse Emblème Campagne (PEC) salue le retour de la liberté de la presse dans un pays arabe // The Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) rejoices that journalists in Tunisia have regained their freedom // TUNEZ. La PEC saluda el regreso de la libertad de prensa en un país árabe (go to PEC NEWS and PRESS)

- JANUARY 2011: TUNISIA - The Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) CALLS ON TUNISIAN GOVERNMENT TO LIFT CENSORSHIP AND ALLOWS A FREE PRESS // La Presse Emblème Campagne (PEC) demande aux autorités de Tunis de lever la censure et de permettre aux journalistes tunisiens et étrangers d'enquêter librement sur les troubles dans le pays (go to: PEC NEWS and PRESS)

- JANUARY 2011: WORLD PEC UPDATE - FINAL FIGURE FOR 2010: 110 journalists killed (see PEC NEWS, TICKING CLOCK)

- DECEMBER 2010: WORLD PEC REPORT: 105 journalists killed during the year, 529 in five years - The Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) denounces the death of 105 journalists in 33 countries during 2010. According to the PEC report some 529 journalists were killed over a period of 5 years, on average 2 every week // RAPPORT DE LA PEC: 105 journalistes tués en 2010, 529 en cinq ans La Presse Emblème Campagne (PEC) dénonce la mort de 105 journalistes au cours de l'année 2010 dans 33 pays. Dans son rapport annuel, l'ONG constate également que 529 journalistes ont été tués en cinq ans, soit en moyenne deux par semaine. // PEC- INFORME 2010: 105 periodistas asesinados durante el año. 529 en cinco años - La Campaña Emblema de Prensa (PEC) denuncia la muerte de 105 periodistas en 33 países en el transcurso del año 2010. En su informe anual, la ONG constata igualmente que 529 periodistas han sido asesinados en los últimos cinco años, lo que significa un promedio de dos por semana (suite sur PEC NEWS, go to PEC NEWS)

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- DECEMBRE 2010: LIBEREZ LES OTAGES: la Presse Emblème Campagne (PEC) exprime sa solidarité avec Hervé Ghesquière et Stéphane Taponier, nos confrères français enlevés en Afghanistan par un groupe taliban il y a un an le 20 décembre 2009, et demande leur libération inconditionnelle. (voir sur: www.liberezles.net)

- DECEMBER 2010: ALERT PAKISTAN: The Press Emblem Campaign (PEC)strongly condemns the killing of four journalists in two weeks (go to OTHER NEWS, TICKING CLOCK)

- DECEMBER 2010. WIKILEAKS, the US Embassy Cables and the right to know: read opinions on our page OTHER NEWS

- NOVEMBER 2010. PHILIPPINES. GLOBAL DAY OF ACTION: NEVER AGAIN. The Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) joins a global day of action to mark the Ampatuan massacre, one year after. On November 23, 2009, 32 journalists and media workers were brutally murdered in a massacre of at least 57 people in Ampatuan town, Maguindanao in the southern Philippines. The PEC marking this date is sending a letter to the new President of the Philippines Benigno Aquino calling upon the President to take serious steps to ensure that justice is delivered to the families of the killed journalists (go to PEC NEWS for letter and more) 

 - NOVEMBER 2010. RUSSIA. A TURNING POINT ? MOSCOW JOURNALIST ATTACKERS WILL BE PUNISHED, SAID PRESIDENT DMITRY MEDVEDEV (go to PEC NEWS and see the video of the attack against Russian journalist Oleg Kashin)

- NOVEMBER 2010:  UPR review of the United States at the UN Human Rights Council - The Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) calls for the protection of the WikiLeaks investigative journalism (photo Julian Assange). WikiLeaks has come under increasing pressure since July, when it first published 77,000 secret U.S. documents on the war in Afghanistan. "We have never faced such difficulties as an organization as in the past three months," he said in Geneva, flanked by two bodyguards (go to PEC NEWS)

- OCTOBRE 2010: OTAGES DEPUIS 300 JOURS EN AFGHANISTAN - la Presse Emblème Campagne (PEC) exprime sa profonde solidarité avec Hervé Ghesquière et Stéphane Taponier, enlevés, lundi 25 octobre, depuis 300 jours en Afghanistan, avec leurs trois accompagnateurs, alors qu’ils réalisaient un reportage pour la télévision française France 3.

La PEC demande aux ravisseurs de mettre fin immédiatement et sans conditions à la détention intolérable, inutile et sans aucune justification des journalistes et de leurs acompagnateurs. ( Voir tous les détails sur: www.liberezles.net)

- AFGHANISTAN. Read also: Award-winning photographer embedded with US troops severely wounded in Afghanistan (go to PRESS) 

- OCTOBER 2010. CUBA: CUBAN DISSIDENT AND JOURNALIST WINS EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT'S SAKHAROV PRIZE (go to OTHER NEWS)

- SEPTEMBER 2010: Press Emblem Campaign Media Casualties Report: 90 journalists killed in 9 months a horrifying and worrying increase // Augmentation alarmante du nombre de journalistes tués : 90 journalistes tués en 9 mois // Alarmante aumento del número de periodistas asesinados : 90 en nueve meses (go to PEC NEWS, TICKING CLOCK) 

- SEPTEMBER 2010: THE PRESS EMBLEM CAMPAIGN (PEC) WELCOMES THE REPORT OF THE UNITED NATIONS HIGH COMMISSIONNER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS on the panel discussion on the protection of journalists in armed conflict and suppports its recommendations (A/HRC/15/54). We publish the full report in order to disseminate the report (go to PEC NEWS)

- SEPTEMBER 2010: ALERT PAKISTAN: 3 JOURNALISTS KILLED IN 10 DAYS, 2 MURDERED BY TALIBANS (see TICKING CLOCK)

- AUGUST 2010: PEC condemns the killing of Lebanese journalist Assaf Abu Rahhal (see PEC NEWS)

- JULY 2010: ALERT IRAQ - The Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) condemns in the strongest possible manner the attack by a suicide car bomb in Baghdad on the Arab satellite channel Al-Arabiya in which four employees and two members of the public were killed (go to PEC NEWS, PRESS, OTHER NEWS) 

- JULY 2010: PEC GETS CONSULTATIVE STATUS WITH THE UNITED NATIONS - LA PEC OBTIENT LE STATUT CONSULTATIF A L'ONU: PEC CONTINUES ITS FIRM DEDICATION FOR THE PROTECTION OF JOURNALISTS, HEARTENED BY ECOSOC APPROVAL // La PEC encouragée par la décision de l'ECOSOC va poursuivre ses efforts pour renforcer la protection des journalistes // PEC CONTINÚA FIRME EN SU OBJETIVO DE PROTECCIÓN A LOS PERIODISTAS, ALENTADA POR LA APROBACIÓN DEL ECOSOC (click left on PEC NEWS for the statement in English, French, Spanish, Arabic)

- JULY 2010: The Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) deplores and condemns the killing of 59 journalists in six months // La Presse Emblème Campagne (PEC) déplore et condamne l'assassinat de 59 journalistes en six mois // DEPLORA LA PEC EL ASESINATO DE 59 PERIODISTAS EN SEIS MESES (go to: PEC NEWS - English, French and Spanish- PRESS)

- AFGHANISTAN: SIX MOIS DE DETENTION. Deux journalistes français sont retenus en otages en Afghanistan depuis exactement six mois le 29 juin. Hervé Ghesquière et Stéphane Taponier, journalistes pour la chaîne de télévision France 3 et leurs trois accompagnateurs afghans ont été enlevés le 30 décembre dans la province de Kapisa, dans l'est de l'Afghanistan. La Presse Emblème Campagne (PEC) exprime sa solidarité avec l'épreuve des otages et de leur famille et demande une nouvelle fois leur libération immédiate. Les journalistes ne représentent pas leur gouvernement et ne défendent pas la présence des soldats français en Afghanistan. Ce sont seulement des témoins indépendants des parties au conflit. Rien ne justifie leur détention (see PRESS).  

- JUNE 2010: ALERT KYRGYZSTAN: THE PRESS EMBLEM CAMPAIGN (PEC)CONDEMNS ATTACKS AGAINST ETHNIC UZBEKS MEDIA (go to OTHER NEWS)

- JUNE 2010. The Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) warmly welcomes the panel discussion on the protection of journalists in armed conflict at the Human Rights Council - La Presse Emblème Campagne (PEC) se félicite de l'organisation d'un débat sur la protection des journalistes au Conseil des droits de l'homme (go to: PEC NEWS)

More than 20 States and a dozen NGOs made oral statements during a three hours' discussion with six experts on protection of journalists in armed conflict, the first one at the Human Rights Council. Many speakers stressed the need to fight impunity (photo: during the debate in room XX at the United Nations' building in Geneva) (go to PEC NEWS)

- JUNE 2010. PEC award 2010 goes to the families of the victims of the 32 slain journalists in the Philippines massacre of 23 November 2009 and to the Center for Media Freedoms and Responsibility (CMFR) Manila, the Philippines as well as to  the Ambassador of Egypt to the UN in Geneva Hisham Badr // Le Prix PEC 2010 pour la protection des journalistes est décerné aux familles des 32 journalistes tués le 23 novembre aux Philippines, au Centre pour la liberté et la responsabilité des medias aux Philippines (CMFR) ainsi qu'à l'ambassadeur d'Egypte à l'ONU à Genève Hisham Badr // El Premio PEC 2010 por la protección de los periodistas fue concedido a los familiares de 32 periodistas caídos el 23 de noviembre durante una matanza en Filipinas, al Centro para la libertad y la responsabilidad de los medios en Filipinas (CMFR) así como al embajador de Egipto ante la ONU en Ginebra, Hisham Badr (go to our special page PEC AWARD).

- MAY 2010. ISRAEL. The Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) strongly condemns the assault on media accompanying and covering the GAZA flotilla journey when Israeli commandoes attacked the flotilla Monday (go to PEC NEWS) (OTHER NEWS)

- MAY 2010. THAILAND. THE PRESS EMBLEM CAMPAIGN (PEC) CONDEMNS THE KILLING OF AN ITALIAN JOURNALIST AND THE INJURY OF ANOTHER FIVE (go to PEC NEWS and OTHER NEWS)

- MAY 2010. ALERT THAILAND. THE PRESS EMBLEM CAMPAIGN  (PEC) GRAVELY CONCERNED: JOURNALISTS INJURED IN BANGKOK CLASHES (go to OTHER NEWS)

- MAY 2010. WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY: the Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) joins call for a minute of silence to denounce impunity // Journée mondiale de la liberté de la presse:  la Presse Emblème Campagne (PEC) se joint à l’appel pour une minute de silence pour dénoncer l'impunité // JORNADA INTERNACIONAL DE LA LIBERTAD DE PRENSA: LA PEC RESPALDA LLAMAMIENTO DE LA UNESCO Y DENUNCIA LA IMPUNIDAD (go to PEC NEWS)

- OTAGES EN AFGHANISTAN DEPUIS QUATRE MOIS: la Presse Emblème Campagne (PEC) inquiète du sort de deux journalistes français de la chaîne de télévision FR3, Hervé Ghesquière et Stéphane Taponier, détenus depuis quatre mois en Afghanistan, demande à nouveau leur libération immédiate (see OTHER NEWS)

- APRIL 2010: Reuters' cameraman killed in demonstrations in Bangkok (see PRESS) - First video of two French journalists kidnapped in December in Afghanistan (go to OTHER NEWS) - ALERT NIGERIA: 3 journalists killed (go to PRESS)

- APRIL 2010: IRAQ. SEVEN-YEAR ANNIVERSARY. The Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) joins media organisations across the world in commemorating the seven-year anniversary of two attacks by the United States in Iraq which resulted in the deaths of several journalists. This year’s April 8 anniversary coincides with publication by Wikileaks of a video which reportedly portrays a US military helicopter in July 2007 opening fire on and killing civilians in Baghdad, among them Reuters photographer Namir Noor-Eldeen and driver Sameed Chmagh (click left on: OTHER NEWS)  

- APRIL 2010: THE PEC DENOUNCES WORRYING DEVELOPMENTS: 22 journalists killed in three months, more than half in Latin America - La PEC dénonce une évolution inquiétante: 22 journalistes tués en trois mois, dont plus de la moitié en Amérique latine - 22 periodistas asesinados desde enero, más de la mitad en América Latina (go to PEC NEWS)

- MARCH 2010: GREAT SUCCESS FOR THE PRESS EMBLEM CAMPAIGN (PEC): THE HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL HAS ACCEPTED A RESOLUTION TO ORGANIZE A PANEL ON THE PROTECTION OF JOURNALISTS IN SITUATIONS OF ARMED CONFLICT (go to PEC NEWS for PEC statement, text of the resolution, intervention of the Egyptian ambassador)

- MARCH 2010: THE PEC WELCOMES SUPPORT OF MEMBERS OF SWISS PARLIAMENT ON PROTECTION OF JOURNALISTS (go to PEC NEWS)

- MARCH 2010: ALERT MEXICO, HONDURAS. FIVE JOURNALISTS KILLED IN MEXICO SINCE JANUARY, FIVE MURDERS IN HONDURAS IN MARCH - cinq journalistes tués au Mexique depuis janvier, cinq meurtres au Honduras en mars - cincos periodistas asesinados desde enero en Mexico, cincos en Honduras en menos de cuatros semanas (go to TICKING CLOCK, PRESS, OTHER NEWS) 

- MARCH 2010: ALERT NEPAL. TWO JOURNALISTS KILLED IN ONE MONTH (go to OTHER NEWS)

- FEB 2010. SPECIAL HAITI: 26 journalists killed in the earthquake - la PEC rend hommage aux journalistes tués en Haïti (go to PEC NEWS) 

- FEB 2010. A MILESTONE FOR THE PROTECTION OF JOURNALISTS:  ECOSOC NGO COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THE PRESS EMBLEM CAMPAIGN (PEC) FOR  CONSULTATIVE STATUS AT THE UNITED NATIONS // Une étape importante pour la protection des journalistes: le comité des ONG de l'ECOSOC recommande le statut consultatif à l'ONU pour la Presse Emblème Campagne (PEC)// EL COMITÉ DE LAS ONG DEL ECOSOC RECOMIENDA EL ESTATUS CONSULTATIVO A LA CAMPAÑA EMBLEMA DE PRENSA (click left on PEC NEWS for the PEC statement) 

- JAN 2010. The PRESS EMBLEM CAMPAIGN (PEC) EXPRESSES ITS SOLIDARITY WITH THE HAITIAN JOURNALISTS // La Presse Emblème Campagne (PEC) solidaire des journalistes haïtiens (informations et témoignages, cliquez à gauche sur: PEC NEWS)

- JAN 2010. ALERT AFGHANISTAN: THE PRESS EMBLEM CAMPAIGN (PEC) WORRIED: TWO FOREIGN JOURNALISTS MICHELLE LANG (CANADA) AND RUPERT HAMER (UK) EMBEDDED WITH TROOPS KILLED IN AFGHANISTAN - TWO MORE KIDNAPPED (see Other News)

- JAN 2010. ANNUAL REPORT of the Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) : 2009 a dark year: 121 journalists killed representing an increase of 33 percent over 2008 // Rapport annuel de la Presse Emblème Campagne (PEC) : 2009 année noire pour les medias : un record de 121 journalistes tués, en hausse de 33% par rapport à 2008 // Informe anual de la Campaña Emblema de Prensa (PEC) : 2009 un año negro para los medios: un récord de 121 periodistas asesinados, un alza del 33% en relación con 2008 (click left on PEC NEWS for the report) (for details on casualties, click on TICKING CLOCK) 

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- DEC 2009. The Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) shocked: 3 journalists killed and six wounded in suicide bombing in Somalia (go to OTHER NEWS, PEC NEWS)

- NOV. 2009. The massacre of 59 civilians, including 32 journalists, in the Philippines highlights the need to act against private militias and warlords angered by stories uncovering corruption. President Arroyo’s decisions so far not enough to fight impunity, said the Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) (go to PEC News, read other reactions on OTHER NEWS, PRESS)  

- NOV 2009. THE PRESS EMBLEM CAMPAIGN (PEC) SHOCKED: MASSACRE in the PHILIPPINES - at least 29 JOURNALISTS KILLED (go to PEC NEWS, PRESS, other reactions on OTHER NEWS)

- NOV 2009. The Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) welcomes statements on protection of journalists at the international conference on "60 years of the Geneva Conventions and the decades to come" and suppports Kofi Annan's call "to undermine the culture of denial" (go for our statement to: PEC NEWS)

- NOV 2009. The Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) very concerned by the ban on media in Pakistan (go to: OTHER NEWS)

- OCT 2009. More than 70 journalists killed since the beginning of the year – The Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) welcomes Human Rights Council resolution calling for free unfettered access for journalists in conflict zones // Plus de 70 journalistes tués depuis janvier - La Presse Emblème Campagne (PEC) salue l'adoption d'une résolution du Conseil des droits de l'homme sur la liberté d'expression // Mas de 70 periodistas asesinados desde enero – La PEC saluda la adopción de una resolucion sobre la libertad de expresion efectuada por el Consejo de los Derechos Humanos de la ONU (go to: PEC NEWS)

- SEPT 2009: The Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) welcomes resolution on Freedom of Expression at the twelfth session of the UN Human Rights Council (A/HRC/12/L.14) sponsored by United States of America and Egypt - la Presse Emblème Campagne (PEC) se félicite de la présentation d'une résolution sur la liberté d'expression par les Etats-Unis et l'Egypte à la 12e session du Conseil des droits de l'homme (READ THE TEXT OF THE RESOLUTION ON: PEC NEWS)

- SEPT 2009: Afghanistan reporting affected by growing risks (click left on PRESS, OTHER NEWS)

- JULY 2009: Increase in the number of journalists killed during the first
six months of 2009 : 53 journalists killed compared to 45 for the same period in 2008 // Hausse du nombre de journalistes tués au cours des six premiers mois de 2009: 53 journalistes tués contre 45 au cours de la même période de 2008 // Aumenta el número de periodistas asesinados durante los primeros seis meses de 2009. La PEC informa de 53 periodistas asesinados contra 45 en el mismo periodo de 2008.  (click left on: PEC NEWS, TICKING CLOCK) 

- JUNE 2009: ceremony for the first Prize for the Protection of Journalists (go to: PEC AWARD)

- JUNE 2009: the Press Emblem Campaign supports conclusions and recommendations on Safety and protection of media professionnals submitted to the Human Rights Council by the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression Frank La Rue (go to PEC NEWS)

- MAY 2009: Marking World Press Freedom Day the Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) announces its first annual prize, June 4 as a day for the remembrance of journalists who fell in the line of duty // Journée mondiale de la liberté de la presse: la Presse Emblème Campagne (PEC) crée un Prix pour la protection des journalistes et propose le 4 juin comme Journée en mémoire des journalistes tués // Jornada Mundial de la Libertad de la Prensa - La Campana Emblema de Prensa (PEC) crea un premio por la proteccion de los periodistas y propone el 4 de junio como Jornada en memoria de los periodistas asesinados  (go to PEC NEWS and REMEMBER) 

- APRIL 2009: in three months, 35 journalists killed in 16 countries - Pakistan the most dangerous country // En trois mois, 35 journalistes tués dans 16 pays - le Pakistan pays le plus dangereux // En tres meses, 35 periodistas asesinados en 16 paises - Pakistan el pais de mayor peligrosidad (go to PEC NEWS, TICKING CLOCK, PRESS)

- MARCH 2009: open letter from the Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) to US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on the occasion of her visit to Geneva (read the letter on PEC NEWS) 

- MARCH 2009: Media protection crisis : 26 journalists killed since the beginning of the year – the Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) calls upon the Human Rights Council to react  // La crise de protection des journalistes s'aggrave : 26 journalistes tués depuis le début de l’année - la Presse Emblème Campagne (PEC) lance un appel au Conseil des droits de l'homme // La crisis de protección de los periodistas se amplia: 26 periodistas asesinados desde el inicio del ano.  La PEC hace un llamamiento al Consejo de Derechos Humanos (go to PEC NEWS) 

- FEB 2009: A bad start for the media community: 14 journalists killed in one month, reports the Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) // L'année 2009 a très mal commencé, déplore la Presse Emblème Campagne (PEC), avec 14 journalistes tués // 2009 Mal comienzo para los medios de comunicación: 14 periodistas muertos , segun la Campana Emblema de Prensa (PEC) - (go to PEC NEWS, TICKING CLOCK, OTHER NEWS)

- JAN 2009: GAZA - The Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) condemns strongly shelling a building hosting media offices in Gaza // la Presse Emblème Campagne (PEC) condamne vigoureusement le bombardement d'un immeuble abritant plusieurs medias à Gaza (go to PEC NEWS, PRESS, OTHER NEWS)

- JAN 2009: GAZA - The Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) welcomes Human Rights Council's call for free access to media through media corridors // La Presse Emblème Campagne (PEC) salue l'appel du Conseil des droits de l'homme à faciliter le libre accès des medias à Gaza au travers de couloirs pour les medias  (go to PEC NEWS, read also OTHER NEWS and PRESS)

- JAN 2009: MEDIA BAN IN GAZA: The Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) condemns Israeli attacks against Palestinian media installations, calls for media access to cover the Gaza conflict, calls for an independent commission of enquiry (go to PEC NEWS)

- JAN 2009: first media casualty in 2009 reported in Somalia (go to PEC NEWS) 

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- DEC 2008: PEC second informal consultation with representatives of governments at the United Nations in Geneva (read the summary of the meeting on PEC NEWS) 

- DEC 2008: PEC REPORT: 95 JOURNALISTS KILLED IN ONE YEAR IN 32 COUNTRIES - RAPPORT DE LA PEC: 95 JOURNALISTES TUES EN UN AN DANS 32 PAYS - PEC INFORME: 95 PERIODISTAS ASESINADOS EN UN ANO EN 32 PAISES (click left on PEC NEWS)

- DEC 2008: PEC statement - 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights - 60e anniversaire de la Déclaration universelle des droits de l'homme - 60 aniversario de la Declaracion Universal de Derechos Humanos (English, French and Spanish - click left on PEC NEWS)

- NOV 2008: DRC: the PEC shocked by the killing of a journalist of Radio Okapi - RDC: la PEC choquée par l'assassinat d'un journaliste de Radio Okapi (go to PEC NEWS, Ticking Clock, PRESS)

- NOV 2008: the Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) joins the world media in denouncing the ban on media coverage in Gaza (go to PEC NEWS)

- NOV 2008: Launch of an informal working group on the Protection of Journalists between UN member states and the Press Emblem Campaign (PEC). Some 20 UN missions and 40 participants responded positively to the PEC invitation (click left on PEC NEWS for photos and details)    

- NOV 2008: Barack Obama new US President - The Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) rejoices with the American people, looks forward to a more right and just world (go to PEC NEWS) 

- NOV 2008: PEC Monthly Report: 8 journalists killed in October, Media victims 79 in 31 countries up to 31 October 2008 - Huit victimes de plus en octobre, ce qui porte à 79 le nombre de journalistes tués depuis janvier jusqu’à fin octobre dans 31 pays - Ocho víctimas mortales más en el mes de octubre. Se eleva a 79 el número de periodistas asesinados en 31 países - hasta el 31 de octubre de 2008 (click left on PEC NEWS, OTHER NEWS, MEDIA TICKING CLOCK). 

- OCT 2008: la Presse Emblème Campagne (PEC) félicite l'Union internationale de la presse francophone (UPF) pour son soutien au projet de convention sur la protection des journalistes dans les zones de conflit et de violences internes, apporté au terme de ses assises à Montréal (Canada) (lire sur PEC NEWS)

- OCT 2008: The Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) Joins World Journalists Call for End of Impunity in Russia on Second Anniversary of Politkovskaya Killing (go to OTHER NEWS)

- OCT 2008: PEC welcomes new UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression Frank La Rue (go to PEC NEWS)

- OCT 2008: PEC September Monthly Report - New Spiral of Violence in Iraq alarming - 71 journalists killed in nine months in 30 countries - Rapport mensuel de la PEC  septembre: Nouvelle spirale alarmante de la violence en Irak – 71 journalistes tués en neuf mois depuis janvier dans 30 pays (go to PEC NEWS) 

- SEPT 2008: Iraq - PEC appalled at the attack against the Iraqi Syndicate of Journalists and his president and co-founder of the PEC Moaid Al-Lamy (go to PEC NEWS)

- SEPT 2008: Georgia - visiting Geneva, the president of the Independent Association of Georgian Journalists requests the UN member States to discuss the needs for the legal protection of journalists in conflict zones (go to PEC NEWS)

- SEPT 2008: Four journalists of Al-Sharqiya TV killed in Iraq - PEC welcome announcement by Iraqi Foreign Minister for more protection for Journalists (go to PEC NEWS, Media ticking clock)

- SEPT 2008: letter addressed by the PEC to the president of the UN Human Rights Council on the occasion of the opening of the 9th session (go to PEC NEWS) 

- Monthly report August 2008: 15 journalists killed, highest tally since the beginning of the year - août, mois le plus tragique depuis le début de l'année: 15 journalistes tués (click left on PEC NEWS, PRESS, MEDIA TICKING CLOCK) - Read also page OTHER NEWS for the killing of the owner of Ingushetia news website in Nazran (Russia)

- AUGUST 2008: killing of Fadel Shana in Gaza : Israeli army decision endangers journalists (click left on PEC NEWS, OTHER NEWS, PRESS)

- AUGUST 2008: CONFLICT BETWEEN GEORGIA AND RUSSIA - THE PEC CONDEMNS THE KILLING OF FOUR JOURNALISTS (Go to PEC NEWS and OTHER NEWS)

- 45 journalists killed in six months in 2008, 221 in two years (see the PEC Media Ticking Clock for details)

- JUNE 2008: deeply shocked, the Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) condemns the killing of two BBC correspondents in Somalia and Afghanistan (click left on PEC news)

- JUNE 2008: 214 journalists killed in two years since the creation of the Human Rights Council - 214 journalistes tués en deux ans depuis la création du Conseil des droits de l'homme - 214 periodistas asesinados desde la creacion del Consejo de Derechos Humanos (click left on PEC NEWS, English, French and Spanish statements)

- MAY 2008 - LEBANON: PEC strongly condemns the wave of attacks on the Lebanese media (go to PEC NEWS and OTHER NEWS) 

- MAY 2008 - BURMA: PEC denounces in the strongest possible manner denial of access to journalists in Burma - Access to information must be enabled to ensure effective relief in aftermath of cyclone. It can save numerous lives (go to PEC NEWS)  

- MAY 2008 - WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY: no progress - 28 journalists killed since the beginning of the year - JOURNEE DE LA LIBERTE DE LA PRESSE: aucun progrès - 28 journalistes tués depuis le début de l'année - DIA DE LA LIBERTAD DE LA PRENSA: ningun progreso - 28 periodistas asesinados desde el inicio del ano (go to PEC NEWS: french, english and spanish) (To read other statements consult our page: OTHER NEWS)

- APRIL 2008: PEC CONDEMNS THE KILLING OF REUTERS CAMERAMAN IN GAZA (go to PEC NEWS and PRESS for details and Reuters story)

- APRIL 2008: at least 20 journalists killed since the beginning of the year - global consultation: PEC reminds UN member States to react to the draft convention (go to PEC NEWS)

- MARCH 2008: special - 7th session of the Human Rights Council - possible measures for the protection of journalists (go to PEC NEWS) - TIBET: PEC urges full independant media access (go to OTHER NEWS for reports on Tibet)

- FEB 2008: new dimension of attacks againt journalists - eight journalists killed in February (go to PEC NEWS)

- JAN 2008: PEC condemns the killing of seven journalists in seven countries in january (See "PEC NEWS" and "MEDIA TICKING CLOCK")

- JAN 2008: REMEMBER HRANT DINK: first anniversary of editor's murder in Turkey (click on "PEC NEWS", "OTHER NEWS" AND "PRESS")

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- DEC 2007. Jamais autant de journalistes tués qu'en 2007, déplore la Presse Emblème Campagne (PEC) - Media casualties in 2007: a record year - Jamas tantos periodistas asesinados durante 2007 (French, English  and Spanish) (go to: "PEC NEWS")

- NOV 2007:  LAUNCH BY THE PEC OF A GLOBAL CONSULTATION ON A WORKING DRAFT FOR AN INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION TO STRENGTHEN THE PROTECTION OF JOURNALISTS IN ZONES OF ARMED CONFLICTS AND CIVIL UNREST (click left on "DRAFT CONVENTION") (English, French,Spanish) LANCEMENT D'UNE CONSULTATION MONDIALE SUR UN PROJET DE CONVENTION INTERNATIONALE POUR RENFORCER LA PROTECTION DES JOURNALISTES (cliquez à gauche sur "DRAFT CONVENTION") (projet de convention en anglais, en français et en espagnol). 

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