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Saturday, 20 April 2013
Colombian journalist forced to flee after receiving threats
The Foundation for Press Freedom (Fundación para la Libertad de Prensa, FLIP) condemns the threats recently received by journalist Yesid Toro Meléndez following the reprinting of his book "Complot para matar al Diablo" (Plot to kill the Devil). Toro, who is also editor of the Q'Hubonewspaper in Cali, was forced to flee the city on 16 April 2013.
Saturday, 20 April 2013
Colombian journalist forced to flee after receiving threats
The Foundation for Press Freedom (Fundación para la Libertad de Prensa, FLIP) condemns the threats recently received by journalist Yesid Toro Meléndez following the reprinting of his book "Complot para matar al Diablo" (Plot to kill the Devil). Toro, who is also editor of the Q'Hubonewspaper in Cali, was forced to flee the city on 16 April 2013.
Friday, 18 January 2013
Continued threats against well-known journalist in Colombia
(FLIP/IFEX) - 17 January 2013 - Oxfam and FLIP condemn the recent threats against journalist Jineth Bedoya Lima and call for a prompt investigation.
On 11 January 2013, Bedoya, a journalist with El Tiempo, received a threatening message via one of her sources warning her to stop publishing accusations. The individual in question said to tell Bedoya that she should stop reporting on "these things" or else she knew what might happen.
Friday, 18 January 2013
Continued threats against well-known journalist in Colombia
(FLIP/IFEX) - 17 January 2013 - Oxfam and FLIP condemn the recent threats against journalist Jineth Bedoya Lima and call for a prompt investigation.
On 11 January 2013, Bedoya, a journalist with El Tiempo, received a threatening message via one of her sources warning her to stop publishing accusations. The individual in question said to tell Bedoya that she should stop reporting on "these things" or else she knew what might happen.
Thursday, 31 May 2012
FARC releases French journalist Romeo Langlois
(FLIP/IFEX) - 30 May 2012 - FLIP celebrates the 30 May release of journalist Romeo Langlois in San Isidro region, Montañita municipality, Caquetá, and is grateful for the willingness of the International Committee of the Red Cross, former senator Piedad Córdoba and French government delegate Jean-Baptiste Chauvin, to assist with his liberation.
Wednesday, 16 May 2012
FLIP condemns attack against journalist and former minister Fernando Londoño
(FLIP/IFEX) - 15 May 2012 - The Foundation for Press Freedom (FLIP) condemns the attack against Fernando Londoño, director of the radio programme La Hora de la Verdad (Time for the Truth) and a columnist forLa Patria newspaper and other media. The bomb attack, which resulted in the death of two of Londoño's bodyguards, occurred today at 11:00 a.m. in northern Bogota.
Friday, 20 April 2012
Journalist flees after FARC threats
(FLIP/IFEX) - 19 April 2012 - FLIP condemns threats by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) guerrilla group against journalist Jesús Antonio Pareja, an announcer for the La Voz de la Tierra community radio station in Roncesvalles municipality, Tolima department.
Thursday, 23 February 2012
Report of the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression
The present report is submitted to the General Assembly by the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression, pursuant to Human Rights Council resolutions 7/36 and 16/4. The report expands upon the last report submitted to the Council by the Special Rapporteur on key trends and challenges to the right of all individuals to seek, receive and impart information and ideas of all kinds through the Internet (A/HRC/17/27), and addresses the issue through two equally important dimensions of Internet access: access to online content (sect. III), and access to Internet connection (sect. IV). In section III, the Special Rapporteur outlines the types of expression that States are exceptionally required to prohibit under international law (III.A) and also discusses impermissible restrictions (III.B), given the ongoing debate regarding regulation of content on the Internet.
The report also addresses the importance of digital literacy and training in information and communications technology skills for individuals to enable them to access online content in an effective and meaningful manner. While access to Internet connection is not yet recognized as a human right, the report focuses on the positive obligation of States to facilitate the enjoyment of the right to freedom of expression via the Internet, and outlines both challenges and positive initiatives to make the Internet available, accessible and affordable to all segments of society (sect. IV). The report concludes with recommendations to ensure full access to online content that is free of censorship and access to Internet connection, particularly for marginalized and disadvantaged groups.
Saturday, 17 December 2011
Access to Public Information in Colombia Between Secrecy and Leakage
Regardless of the fact that access to information is a fundamental right in Colombia, there is still a considerably long road to travel before this right is completely recognized. The access to information has an undeniable connection to democracy, and for it to operate adequately; actions are necessary from both the State and society.
