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Press Freedom in Iraq 2012: The Worst Year Since the Fall of Saddam’s Regime
The Iraqi government marked the year 2012 with strict procedures against Iraqi media, using its security forces to limit the work of journalists. A high percentage of international journalists who attempted to obtain visas to enter Iraq were unable to, and others were prevented from covering public protests which occurred in several Iraqi cities.
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Iraqi Police Given Orders to Shut Down 44 Local and Foreign Media Agencies
An official document has been obtained by the JFO, revealing that security forces in Iraq have received orders from the authorities to shut down the offices of 44 media agencies. Included are prominent local TV channels and radio stations such as Sharqiya and Baghdadia satellite television stations and foreign-owned media such as BBC, Radio Sawa and Voice of America.
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272 violations against journalists, and the government introduces more
JFO has documented a noticeable increase in the rate of violence against journalists/media workers and restrictions imposed on their work. A striking increase in both can be observed in the period between May 3, 2001 and May 3, 2012. Multiple bills are being introduced by the government, which threaten to severely limit freedom of the press, general freedom of expression, and internet use.
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A Legislation Of The Past For The Future
As the free world debates the need for a strong, vibrant and free media – as well as ways to save journalism in an era of modern technology, social media and citizen journalism — the Iraqi Parliament has found a solution: Kill the industry.
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Journalists Face Humiliation in Tikrit
July 30, 2011
The Journalistic Freedoms Observatory condemns Major General Abdul-Karim Al-Khazraji of Salah ad Din police command attacks against the local media teams and journalists in the city of Tikrit.
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