RSF calls on authorities to release editor as newspaper is seized again
(RSF/IFEX) – On 5 May 2003, RSF called on the Djibouti government to release Daher Ahmed Farah, editor of the newspaper “Le Renouveau” and leader of the opposition Movement for Democratic Renewal party (Mouvement pour le renouveau démocratique, MRD), who has been imprisoned since 20 April. “As far as we know, he was simply exercising […]
Editor of opposition newspaper arrested again
(RSF/IFEX) – Daher Ahmed Farah, editor of the newspaper “Le Renouveau” and president of the Movement for Democratic Renewal and Development (Mouvement pour le renouveau démocratique et le développement, an opposition party), was arrested in Djibouti on the morning of 20 April 2003 and placed in solitary confinement at Gabode prison. The authorities have once […]
Djiboutian journalist detained for seven months
**Updates IFEX alert of 1 October 1999** (RSF/IFEX) – In letters addressed to Ali Abdi Farah, Djibouti’s minister of foreign affairs, and Wolde Woredewolde, the Ethiopian minister of justice, RSF protested the detention of Amir Adaweh, the Djibouti-born editor-in-chief of “La République”, the newspaper of the National Democratic Party (PND, opposition). RSF asked for the […]
Three journalists released
**Updates IFEX alerts of 22 October, 23 September, 2 September and 31 August 1999** (RSF/IFEX) – On 8 December 1999, the three journalists who had been jailed in Djibouti were released. They are Moussa Ahmed Idriss, director of the newspaper “Le Temps”, Ali Meidal Waiss, co-director of “Le Temps” and Daher Ahmed Farah, director of […]
French television crew expelled
(RSF/IFEX) – In a letter to President Ismael Omar Guelleh, RSF has protested the detention and expulsion of two French journalists in Djibouti. RSF demanded that authorities “do everything possible to assure that foreign journalists can work freely in Djibouti”. Robert Ménard, the organisation’s secretary-general, added that “the Republic of Djibouti has ratified the African […]
Two journalists sentenced to six months in prison on appeal
(RSF/IFEX) – In a letter to President Ismael Omar Guelleh, RSF strongly protested the six-month prison sentence handed down to Daher Ahmed Farah and Ali Meidal Wais on appeal. RSF asked that the journalists receive a presidential pardon. Robert Ménard, RSF’s secretary-general, added that “a prison sentence for a press crime is considered by international […]
Djibouti journalist detained in Ethiopia
(RSF/IFEX) – In two letters addressed to Ali Abdi Farah, Djibouti’s foreign affairs minister, and Wolde Woredewolde, Ethiopia’s justice minister, respectively, RSF expressed its concern about the disappearance of Amir Adaweh, editor-in-chief of the Djibouti newspaper “La République”, the mouthpiece of the opposition National Democratic Party (Parti national démocratique, PND). “If he is imprisoned because […]
Editor arrested
(RSF/IFEX) – In a letter to Ibrahim Idriss Djibril, minister of justice and penitentiary affairs and minister responsible for human rights, RSF has asked for the release of Moussa Ahmed Idriss, editor of the monthly “Le Temps” and political opposition figure. RSF recalled that Djibouti has ratified the African Charter of Human and Peoples’ Rights, […]
Heavy prison penalties levied against two journalists, including the RSF correspondent
(RSF/IFEX) – In a letter addressed to the state prosecutor, Djama Souleiman Ali, RSF has vehemently protested the conviction of two journalists in Djibouti for “dissemination of false news stories.” RSF insisted that journalists Daher Ahmed Farah and Ali Meidal Wais be released immediately. Robert Ménard, RSF’s secretary-general, added that “international human rights bodies consider […]
Journalist arrested
(RSF/IFEX) – In a letter addressed to the state prosecutor, Djama Souleiman Ali, RSF expressed its concern over the arrest of a journalist in Djibouti. RSF has requested the release of journalist Daher Ahmed Farah, editor-in-chief of “Renouveau”. Robert Ménard, RSF’s secretary-general, added that “prison sentences are considered by international human rights bodies to be […]
Journalists arrested
(RSF/IFEX) – According to RSF, on 5 May 1998, Omar Ahmed Vincent and Aboubaker Ahmed Aouled, respectively director of publication and editor-in-chief of the weekly “Le Populaire” (an organ of opposition party Group for Democracy and the Republic), were arrested at Omar Ahmed Vincent’s home, which also serves as the newspaper’s office. Computer equipment was […]
Two journalists arrested
(RSF/IFEX) – According to RSF, on 17 February 1998, Ahmed Abdi Farah, publishing director of the bimonthly, private-sector newspaper “Al Wahda”, and Kamil Hassan Ali, correspondent for the newspaper, were arrested and placed in detention in the prison in Gabode. “Al Wahda” is an organ of the Djibouti Opposition Front. The two journalists are required […]