Yemen: Dark Days for Yemeni Media

'ARTICLE 19 is deeply concerned about the deteriorating climate for free expression in Yemen and urges the authorities to investigate the kidnapping of journalist Salah Jalal, and lift the suspensions imposed on several independent publications and websites since early May. A state-run campaign to censor journalists and newspapers has been implemented for the past month. This coincides with the civil unrest unfolding in the south of the country, where citizens have been protesting poor living conditions and the government’s failure to deliver on pledges for improved service and infrastructure delivery.'

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