Reporters without Borders speaks of concerns about threats to journalists in Libya
Feb 7 Michel Cousins

Reporters without Borders speaks of concerns about threats to journalists in Libya

Tripoli, 7 February, 2013:Reporters without Borders, the Paris-based organisation dedicated to freedom of information and the safety of journalists wo...

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“The government is protective of the freedom of expression and the safety of media personnel” – Prime Minister Zeidan
Feb 6 Sami Zaptia

“The government is protective of the freedom of expression and the safety of media personnel” – Prime Minister Zeidan

By Sami Zaptia.Tripoli, 6 February 2013:Earlier this week, an assault on the local Alassema TV station’s cameraman by the security guards of the Gener...

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Libya's press freedom improving
Feb 4 thomwestcott

Libya's press freedom improving

Tripoli, 4 February 2013:Libya has shot up 23 places in the World Press Freedom Index 2013, showing how much things have changed for the media since t...

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Wide condemnation of the attack on Alassema TV crew
Feb 2 Nihal Zaroug

Wide condemnation of the attack on Alassema TV crew

By Nihal Zaroug.Tripoli, 2 February 2013:A crew from Alassema TV has reportedly been subjected to assault by General National Congress (GNC) security...

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Jan 23 Sami Zaptia

Maghreb media ethics forum in Hammamet, Tunisia 23-24 January - Libya Herald participates

By Sami Zaptia.Hammamet, Tunisia, 23 January:A ‘Forum on the Code of Ethics for Journalists in the Maghreb Region’ opened today in Hammamet, Tunisia.T...

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Nov 26 George Grant

Libyan media to be regulated by new Ministry of Information

By George Grant.Congress voted to create the Ministry of Interior to regulate the Libyan media. (Photo: George Grant)Tripoli, 26 November:The National...

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Reports of Sebha attack on Internews NGO untrue
Nov 13 George Grant

Reports of Sebha attack on Internews NGO untrue

Journalists on a recent Internews training course in Tripoli. (Photo: Internews)Tripoli, 13 November:False reports emerged this morning of an attack o...

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Libya Al-Hurra TV station in Benghazi attacked
Oct 21 Michel Cousins

Libya Al-Hurra TV station in Benghazi attacked

By Maha Ellawati.Benghazi, 21 October:Dozens of demonstrators this evening broke into and ransacked the Benghazi headquarters of TV channel Libya Al-H...

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Aug 25 George Grant

Three journalists arrested by SSC over Tripoli shrine desecration coverage

Tripoli, 25 August:Three journalists from the Al-Assema television station were detained by the Supreme Security Committee this afternoon in relation...

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National Congress meets to discuss security amidst media arrests and protests
Aug 23 Sami Zaptia

National Congress meets to discuss security amidst media arrests and protests

By Sami Zaptia.Two members of the media were taken away for 'questioning' following a scuffle at today's closed session of the Congress.Tripoli, 23 Au...

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