Last Updated : 26-10-99
ACTION ALERTS ISSUED BY THE FXI

Action Alerts and Action Alert Updates are distributed electronically via the International Freedom of Expression Exchange (IFEX) Clearing House and the Media Institute of Southern Africa. The alerts report on events that affect freedom of expression or media freedom in South Africa.  It is an important means of soliciting international support for a campaign and of keeping international freedom of expression groups abreast of unfolding issues. All the alerts issued by the FXI as well those issued by numerous other like-minded organisations around the world can be viewed at  IFEX's World Wide Web site.

 

  • 26-10-99: Councillor suspended after writing a newspaper article

  • 22-10-99: Top businessman takes out newspaper ads to stop newspaper reports

  • 20-10-99: International News Agency closed after threats

  • 14-10-99: Mpumalanga Provincial Legislature bars written questions from the public

  • 5-10-99: Prominent businessman prevents publication of newspaper article

  • 5-7-99: Demonstrators charged under the aparheid law - Regulation of Gatherings Act of 1993

  • 21-4-99: Journalist dismissed because of alleged disobedience and insubordination

  • 14-4-99: Harassment of the staff of SIMOTA magazine

  • 3-2-99: Police withhold information as journalists subpoenaed

  • 3-2-99: SA Human Rights Commission concerned at Zimbabwe abuses

  • 18-1-99: Zimbabwean defense ministry continue to detain journalist