Call to Reinstate Papers Closed in Cartoon Row
Press freedom groups have urged the Yemeni government to reinstate three independent newspapers which were closed after reprinting the controversial Danish cartoons.
Press freedom groups yesterday urged the Yemeni government to reinstate three independent newspapers - the Yemen Observer, al-Hurriya (Freedom) and al-Ra'i al-A'am (Public Opinion) - which were closed after reprinting the controversial Danish cartoons.
"While we understand this issue is deeply sensitive, the solution cannot be found in silencing newspapers," said Ann Cooper of the Committee to Protect Journalists.
Article XIX, the campaign for free expression, said the Yemen Observer had printed the drawings alongside an article condemning them but calling for tolerance.
"While we understand this issue is deeply sensitive, the solution cannot be found in silencing newspapers," said Ann Cooper of the Committee to Protect Journalists.
Article XIX, the campaign for free expression, said the Yemen Observer had printed the drawings alongside an article condemning them but calling for tolerance.
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