Freedom of the Press Situation to be Considered in Washington
The Human rights Commission of the U.S. is to discuss threats to press freedom worldwide today. A member of the Commission, Congressman Tom Lantos will report.
According to organizers of the debates, the focus will be on the situation in Russia, Turkey and other countries, including the harassment of journalists in Azerbaijan.
The importance of press freedom in the U.S. foreign policy will be reported by Michelle Ponser, Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor.
In addition, the Congressmen's questions will be answered by representatives of human rights organizations such as Freedom House and the Committee to Protect Journalists. -25B-
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- Culture
- 25 July 2012 12:45
Politics
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Moldova has decided to unilaterally terminate the Moldovan-Russian agreement from 1998 on the creation and operation of cultural centers.
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Azerbaijan will limit 'Sputnik Azerbaijan' and 'BBC News Azərbaycanca' editorial offices. This was reported by the country's pro-government media on 13 February, citing an informed source.
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