IFJ Welcomes Saudi Withdrawal on Decision to Flog Female Journalist Sources News Release
http://www.sources.com/Releases/NR616.htm
Publisher: International Federation of Journalists Date Written: 27/10/09 Year Published: 2009 Resource Type: Article/Report/Letter
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today welcomed the decision of King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz decision to cancel a Saudi Court sentence ordering a female journalist to receive 60 lashes over a controversial sex broadcast.
Abstract: The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today welcomed the decision of King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz decision to cancel a Saudi Court sentence ordering a female journalist to receive 60 lashes over a controversial sex broadcast. The IFJ says laws in the country should now be reviewed to protect journalists.
A Saudi Arabian court judgment had sentenced journalist Rozanna al-Yami to 60 lashes, a two- year travel ban and ordered her not to work for unlicensed media agencies, after she w... To read the full release go to http://www.sources.com/Releases/NR616.htm
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