788 Journalists arrested in 2005
 

Afghanistan (7)

• Anwari Rohullah, Journalist, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), 1 July
• Hamdard Shershah, Journalist, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), 2 July
• Nasab Mohaqiq Ali, Journalist, Haqoq-e-Zan, 1 October and 22 April
• Rohullah Anwari, Journalist, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, 1 July
• Ruhullah Jalali, Journalist, Afghan Voice, 8 September
• Wahdat Salim, Journalist, Afghan Voice, 8 September
• Zawab Ezatullah, Editor, Meena, 2 September


Algeria (11)

• Allilat Farid, Journalist, Libertι,14 June
• Belhajouja Ridha (Hakim Laalam), Journalist, Le Soir d'Algerie, 18 May
• Belhouchet Omar, Editor, El Watan, 25 January
• Boughanem Fouad, Journalist, Le Soir D'Algerie, 18 May
• Chιrif Abla, Journalist, Le Matin, 15 March and 12 April
• Djerri Ali, Editor, El Khabar , 25 January and 12 April
• Dilem Ali, cartoonist, Libertι, 14 June
• Ferroukhi Yasmine, Journalist, Le Matin, 15 March
• Kamal Amarni Journalist, Le Soir d'Algιrie, 14 June
• Rezzoug Youcef, Journalist, Le Matin, 15 March
• Zerrouky Hassane, Journalist, Le Matin, 15 March and 22 April


Angola (1)

• Amaral Celso, Director, Radio National, 19 July


Armenia (1)

• Yektam Turkyimaz, Journalist, 17 June


Azerbaijan (2)

• Akper Hasanov, Journalist, Monitor, 2 February
• Mahabbat Orujev, Journalist, Yeni Musavat, 9 November


Bahrein (4)

• Abdulemam Ali, Blogger, http://www.Bahrainonline.org, 27 February
• Al-Musawi Mohamed, Blogger, http://www.bahrainonline.com, 1 March
• Imam Ali Abdel, Editor, http://www.bahrainonline.com 27 February
• Hussein Yousef, Blogger, http://www.bahrainonline.com, 1 March


Bangladesh (8)

• Alam Shamsul, Journalist, Ajker Kagoj, 12 July
• Arnaud Mandagaran, Filmmaker, 14 April
• Jamaluddin Haidery, Acting Editor, Ajker Alo, 23 July
• Mandagaran Arnaud, filmmaker, 14 April
• Rahman Gazi Mahbub, Editor, Ajker Alo, 12 July
• Samaresh Baidya, senior reporter, Bhorer Kagoj, 21 March
• Tariqul Tariq Huq, Journalist, Prothom Alo, 12 July
• Zahid Hassan, Journalist, Manabzamin, 12 July


Belarus (14)

• Ametyov Aleksey, Journalist, Newsweek, 26 April
• Hryts Siarhey, Journalist, Associated Press (AP), 27 July
• Kowalewski Robert, Journalist, Gazeta Wyborcza, 27 July and 27 July
• Mieczyslau Jaskiewicz, Union of Poles, 26 July
• Pavel Mazheika, Belarusian Association of Journalists, 27 July
• Pazhetski Josef, Union of Poles, 26 July
• Pisalnik Andrzej, Editor-in-Chief, Glos znad Niemna, 1 August and 27 July
• Pochobut Andrei, Journalist, Pahonia online news site and Den, 3 March and 26 July
• Radziwinowicz Waclaw, Journalist, Gazeta Wyborcza, 27 July
• Roman Ivan, Journalist, Solidarnost, 6 July
• Romanov Mikhail, Journalist, Moskovsky Komsomolets, 26 April
• Romaszewska Agnieszka, Journalist, TVP1, 27 and 27 July
• Todryk Inesa, Journalist, Glos znad Niemna, 27 July
• Tuchlinksi Adam, Journalist, Przekroj, 6 August


Brazil (3)

• Josι de Arimatιia, Editor, www.portalaz.com.br, 26 October
• Kajuru Jorge, (Jorge Reis da Costa), Sports Commentator, 28 May
• Mamede Lucas, Photographer, Folha de S. Paula, 16 February


Burma (1)

• Swe Chit, Cartoonist, 12 July


Burundi (2)

• Hicuburundi Jean-Marie, Director, Radio Publique Africaine, 22 July
• Ndikuriyo Etienne, Journalist, Zoom Net, 14 June


Cambodia (4)

• Kem Sokha, Journalist, Radio Cambodia, 31 December
• Mam Sonando, Journalist, Beehive Radio 105 FM, 11 October
• Rong Chhun, Journalist, Beehive Radio 105 FM, 11 October
• Sakhorn Hang, Editor, Ponleu Sanaki, 2 December


Cameroon (4)

• Bessala Joseph Ahanda, Editor-in-Chief, Le Front, 6 July
• Gatama Guibaο, Journalist, L'Oeil du Sahel, 26 April
• Oumatι Abdoulaye , Journalist, L'Oeil du Sahe, 25 April
• Koum Koum Jules, Publication Director, Le Jeune Observateur, 10 January


Chad (5)

• Didama Michaλl, Director, Le Temps, 21 June and 18 July
• Djarma Garondι, Journalist, L'Observateur, 21 June and 18 July
• Samory Ngaradoumbι, Journalist, L'Observateur, 4, 21 June and 18 July
• Sy Koumbo Singa Gali, Editor, Observateur, 15 August
• Tchanguis Vatankah, Director, Radio Brakos, 25 September


Chile (1)

• Millaqueo Pedro Cayuqueo, Director, Azkintuwe, 2 June


China (8)

• Cheong Ching, Journalist, The Straits Times, 22 April and 5 August (Hong Kong)
• Lobsang Dhargay, Activist, The great rays of the sun and the moon, 16 January (Tibet)
• Tashi Gyaltsen , Activist, The great rays of the sun and the moon, 16 January (Tibet)
• Jampel Gyatso, Activist, The great rays of the sun and the moon, 16 January (Tibet)
• Jianping Li, Journalist, Independent Journalist, 27 May
• Tsultrim Phelgay, Activist, The great rays of the sun and the moon, 16 January (Tibet)
• Thoe, Samden Activist, , The great rays of the sun and the moon ,16 January (Tibet)
• Zhang Lin, Internet writer, 29 January and 14 February


Croatia (2)

• Josip Jovic, Former Editor-in-Chief, Slobodna Dalmacija, 6 October
• Matvejevic Predrag, Journalist, Jutarnji, 2 November


Cuba (16)

• Bikont Anna, Freelance Journalist, 1 December
• Battistini Francesco, Journalist, Corriere della Sera, 20 May
• Blumsztajn Seweryn, Editor-in-Chief, Gazeta Wyborcza, 19 May
• Cruz Cruz Florencio, Editor, Lνnea Sur Press agency, 11 August
• Gonzαlez Oscar Mario, Journalist, Grupo de Trabajo Decoro, 24 March and 22 July
• Jerzy Jurecki , Publisher and Journalist, Tygodnik Podhalanski, 19 May
• Lamasiel Gutierrez Romero, Journalist, Nueva Prensa Cubana, 9 July
• Lopez Sαnchez, Journalist, 18 June
• Norton Nelly, Journalist, 1 December
• Wojciech Rogasin, Journalist, Newsweek, 19 May
• Roque Ernesto, Journalist, Uniσn de Periodistas y Escritores Cubanos Independientes, 21 June
• Veitia Ana Rosa, Journalist, Uniσn de Periodistas y Escritores Cubanos Independientes, 21 June
• Hernαndez Albert Santiago du Bouchet, Journalist, 6 August
• Sarna Maciej, Interpreter, 19 May
• Cichocka Marta, Interpreter, 19 May
• Modelski Wojciech, Human Rights Activist, 19 May


Democratic Republic of Congo (27)

• Badimanye Laurent Lukengu, Journalist, Kasai Horizons Radio-Television (KHRT), 15 June
• DiaMayembo Pedy, Cameraman, L'Avenir Radio-Television, 6 January
• Sefu Dany Zahira , Journalist, Radiotelevision Deogracias, 14 December
• N’Samba Shake Jean Jacques Luboya, Publisher, la Verite, 13 October
• Kampuku Dιo Mulima, Journalist, La Rιfιrence Plus, 31 January
• Kanyinda Dienny, Journalist, L'Avenir, 6 January
• Kanku Jean Marie, Publisher, L'Alerte, 11 July and 25 October
• Kayembe Martin, Journalist, Le Rιvιlateur, 6 January
• Kokwalet Basile, Cameraman, RFO-AITV, 30 June
• Lofombo Didier, Journalist, Horizon 33, 30 June
• Longangu Freddy, Journalist, Alerte Plus, 6 January
• Mada Franηois, Publication Director, La Manchette, 31 March
• Marlene Rabot, Journalist, Reuters, 21 October
• Masakuba Mιdard Ndinga, Publisher, La Manchette, 31 March
• Mikomo Luc, Director, RAGA TV, 30 June
• Nkosso Michel Mukebayi, Journalist, AfricaNews , 24 November
• Mpata Jules, Technician, RAGA TV, 30 June
• Mukuna Doudou, Cameraman, RadioTιlι Kin Malebo (RTKM), 30 June
• Mwamba Leon, Journalist, La Prospιritι, 27 June
• Ngombwa John, Journalist, Antenne A (AA), 30 June
• Ntunda Noλl, Programming Director, Antenne A (AA), 30 June
• Ntwite Roger-Casimir, Journalist, Radio Concorde Nationale, 9 June
• Patrice Booto, Journalist, L’Alerte, 25 October
• Tshibangu Mills, Journalist, RadioTιlι Kin Malebo (RTKM), 30 June
• Tshitoko Ali, Journalist, Radio Sumbula No. 1, 28 June
• Wakadila Jose, Journalist, La Rιfιrence Plus, 31 January
• Ntumba Lumembu, Journalist, La Tempete des Tropiques, 23 September


Egypt (19)

• Abdallah Ahmed Mahmoud, Cyber dissident, 5 December
• Al-Maleegy Mahmoud, Cameraman, Al-Jazeera, 1 December
• Alaa Yehya Mohamed, Journalist, various, 17 April
• Anwar Ahmed, Journalist, Al-Jazeera, 13 May
• Aziz Raymon, Journalist, Al-Jazeera, 13 May
• El-Sahary Ibrahim, Journalist, al-Alam Alyoum, 28 January
• El-Tahawi Mona, Columnist, Al-Sharq Al-Awsat, 22 December
• Ezzedin Mohamed, Journalist, Al-Jazeera, 13 May
• Khan Amil, Correspondent, Reuters, 1 December
• Lasheen Manal, Journalist, Al Fajr, 14 December
• Latif Mohammed Abdul, Journalist, Al Fajr, 25 July and 14 December
• Meligy Mahmoud, Journalist, Al-Jazeera, 13 May
• Nasri Youssef, Journalist, Al-Jazeera, 13 May
• Nasser Ali Abdel, Journalist, 17 April
• Nour Ayman, Journalist, Al Ghad, 28 January
• Rahman Youssef Taha Abdel, Freelance Journalist, 17 April
• Samir Omar, Journalist, Al-Jazeera, 13 May
• Sawi Moataz, Journalist, Al-Jazeera, 13 May
• Selime Yasser, Journalist, Al-Jazeera, 13 May


Ethiopia (35)

• Abebe Addisu, freelance Journalist, 21 December
• Abera Aboneshe, Journalist, Ethiop, 21 November
• Abraham Tegist, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Lisane Hezeb, 30 June
• Agena Sisay, Publisher, Ethiop, 21 November
• Aregawi Amare, Editor- in-Chief, Reporter, 7 July
• Ayle Andualem, Journalist, Ethiop, 9 November
• Belachew Taye, Senior Editor, Lisane Hezeb, 30 June
• Belachew Tizita, Freelance Journalist, 21 December
• Dereje Habtewolde, Deputy Editor, Netsanet, 9 November
• Engeda Leykun, Former Editor-in-Chief Dagim Wonchif, 9 December
• Fassil Dawit, Editor- in-Chief, Asqual, 28 June
• Fassil Serkalem, Editor- in-Chief, Asqual, Menilik, Satanaw, 3 November
• Fassil Yenealem, Publisher, Addis Zena, 9 November
• Fessehaye Adanech, Freelance Journalist, 21 December
• Gebre Zelalem, Editor- in-Chief, Menilik, 28 June, 21 December
• Gizaw Abiy, Editor, Netsanet, 21 December
• Gezahegne Daniel, Editor, Moged, 30 June and 1 July
• Gizaw Abiy, Editor- in-Chief, Netsanet, 6 July
• Gudu Fikre, Newspaper Distributor, 8 June
• Insarmu Shiferaw, Journalist, Oromo-language television, 11 January
• Iskinder Nega, Journalist, Asqual, Menilik, and Satanaw,. 3 November
• Kebede Dawit, Editor-in-Chief, Hadar, 2 November
• Kifle Solomon, Freelance Journalist, 21 December
• Meaza Nardos, Journalist, Satanaw, 9 November
• Mengesha Nigussie, Freelance Journalist, 21 December
• Moreda Befekadu, Editor- in-Chief, Tomar, 28 June
• Mulat Kifle, Freelance Journalist, 21 December
• Serbesa Tamrat, Editor- in-Chief, Satanaw, 28 June , 7 July and 8 August
• Simie Getachew, former Editor-in-Chief, Agere, 9 December
• Tadesse Kebede, Editor- in-Chief, Lisane Hezeb, 30 June
• Tesfaye Zekarias, Publisher, Netsanet, 9 November
• Tesfaye Mesfin , Editor, Abay, 21 December
• Tibebu Feleke, Journalist, Hadar, 2 November
• Wosonseged Gebrekidan, Editor-in-Chief, Addis Zena, 9 November
• Yenalem Fassil, Editor, Addis Zena, 30 June, 1 July and 21 November


Gambia (1)

• Saidykhan Musa, Editor, The Independent, 27 October


Ghana (6)

• Boahene Frank, Editor, Free Press, 4 July
• Decker Claude, Director, Free Press, 4 July
• Laryea Samuel Nii, Soundman, TV Africa, 22 July
• Ntim Mark, Cameraman, TV Africa, 22 July
• Quarcoo-Tchire Soyokuor, Journalist, TV Africa, 22 July
• Thompson Thomas Kpakpo, Director, Free Press, 4 July


Greece (1)

• Haderer Gerhard, Writer, Wir sind ein Volk , 18 January


Guatemala (1)

• Espinoza Selvin, Journalist, Prensa Libre, 3 June


Guinea (5)

• Boundou Youssouf, Information Coordinator, Guinea News, 7 June
• Camara Abdoulaye Youlakι, Bureau Chief, Guinea News, 7 June and 27 July
• Diallo Mohamed Lamine, Editor, La Lance, 16 February
• Lansana Sarr, Journalist, Horoya, 14 February
• Cιlestin Louis Espιrance, Editor-in-Chief, La Guinιe Actuelle, 1 November


India (5)

• Chenchaiah V., writer, the Revolutionary Writers Association (Virasam), 30 May
• Dheer Gautam, correspondent, The Indian Express, 28 August
• Kumar Ravi, writer, the Revolutionary Writers Association (Virasam), 30 May
• Pinakapani G., Editor, Aruna Tara, 30 May
• Venugopal N., Editor, Veekshanam, 30 May


Indonesia (3)

• Nessen William Arthur, Journalist, 24 January
• Ruslinur Darwin, Editor-in-Chief, Koridor, 24 January and 4 May
• Saputro Budiono, Managing Editor, Koridor, 24 January and 4 May


Iran (28)

• Abdolahi Reza Nasab Mohamad, Blogger, www. iranreform.persianblog.com, 2 March and 23 February
• Ahmadi Media, Journalist Paya-e Mardon, 2 August
• Ahmadinyazi Hossin, Editor, Asoo, April 2005
• Alipour Mohammad Hassan, Editor, Aban, 1 March
• Amini Hasan, Journalist, Payam-e mardom-e Kurdestan, 22 April
• Azizi Yosef, Journalist, Payam-e mardom-e Kurdestan, 25 April
• Azizi Banitrouf Yosef, Journalist, Hamshari, 25 April
• Baghi Emadoldin, Journalist, Independent Journalist, 12 May
• Bastani Massoud, Journalist, 6 August
• Ghavami Ejlal, Journalist, Payam-e mardom-e Kurdestan, 2 August
• Hashemi Jahangir, Journalist, Payam-e mardom-e Kurdestan, April
• Hedayati Namo, Journalist, Payam-e mardom-e Kurdestan, April
• Hosinpanahi Kaveh, Blogger, http://www.naqshineh.com, 5 February
• Kabovand Mohammad Sadegh, Managing Editor, Payam-e mardom-e n, 4 August
• Kabovand Tonya, Journalist, Payam-e mardom-e Kurdestan, 12 April
• Mojtaba Lofti, Blogger, www.naqshineh.com, 5 February
• Majid, Mohamadi, Journalist, Payam-e mardom-e Kurdestan,11 April
• Modaressi Farid, Blogger, farid.blogset.com, 10 and 14 May
• Mojtaba Saminejad, Journalist, www.man-namanam.blogspot.com, 12 February
• Oumidparvar Najmeh, Blogger, www. Faryadebeseda.persianblog.com, 2 March
• Qavami Jalal, Editor, Paya-e Mardo Kurdestan, 2 August
• Reza Fathi Mohamad, Blogger, www.savehjam.blogspot.com, 26 March and 4 April
• Saidi Said, writer, Kurdistan Human rights, 2 August
• Sohrabi Abdolah, Publisher, Rouj Halat, April 2005
• Solimani Saman, Editor-in-Chief, Rouj Halat, 22 April
• Sigarchi Arash, Blogger, www Sigarchi.com, 17 January
• Tolou Roya, Editor-in-Chief, Resan, April and 2 August
• Vaziri Jamshid, Journalist, Payam-e mardom-e Kurdestan, April


Iraq (21)

• Abass Ahmed Mutare, Journalist, Sada Wasit, 12 April
• Al-Issaywi Fares Nawaf, Photographer, Agence France-Presse, 1 May
• Al-Mashahhdam Ali Omar Abrahem, Journalist, Reuters, 8 August
• Al Shimari Hussein, Journalist, Al-Diyar, 9 April
• Al-Shummari Hassan, Journalist, Diyar TV, 11 April
• Altmimi Ayad, Chief Editor, Sada Wasit, 12 April
• Faraji Farshid, Cameraman, 17 May
• Hameed Majed, Journalist, Al-Arabiya, Reuters, 28 September
• Hussein Abdul Ameer Younis, Journalist, Al-Arabiya, Reuters, 28 September
• Hussein Nabil, Cameraman, Reuters, 23 April
• Hussein Abdel Amir, Cameraman, CBS News, 5 April
• Issam Waλl, Journalist, Al-Arabiya, 28 March
• Kadhem Haidar, Cameraman, Reuters, 28 August
• Kar Cyrus, Documentary filmmaker, 17 may
• Khalaf Ammar Daham Naef, Journalist, Agence France-Presse, 11 April
• Noor Samir Mohammed, Cameraman, Al-Arabiya, Reuters, 28 September
• Mashhadani Ali Photographer, Reuters, 28 September
• Qadir Kamal Sayid, Independent writer, 26 October
• Salma Ibrahim Ahmed, Cameraman, Associated Press Television News (APTN), 21 May
• Wahab Hassan Walid Abdul, Cameraman, Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen (ZDF), 20 April
• Zaboun Majed Fadhil, Journalist, Al-Fourat, 28 February and 1 March


Israel (1)

• Rajoub Awad, Journalist, Al Jazeera, 30 November


Ivory Coast (2)

• Guιhou Vincent, Sound Engineer, National Broadcasting Station, 12 March
• N'Daye Moussa, Camera Operator, National Broadcasting Station, 12 March


Kazakhstan (8)

• Daurenbekov Nurlan, Cameraman, 19 October
• Gassanova Olesya, Journalist, Stan.kz, 19 October
• Issa Saya, Journalist, Svoboda Slova, 19 October
• Makitbayeva Bahytkul, Editor, Juma Times-Data Nedeli, 5 February
• Myrzakhmetov Yeldes, Journalist, Respublica-Soz, 19 October
• Nurdos Almas, Journalist, Stan.kz, 19 October
• Sapabekov Ruslan, Journalist, Juma Times-Data Nedeli, 19 October
• Toguzbayev Kaziz, Journalist, Azat, 12 October


Kenya (3)

• Makokha Kwamchetsi, Deputy Editor, The Standard, 11 January
• Ngotho Kama, Journalist, The Standard, 13 January
• Ochami David, Journalist, Kenya Times, 27 September


Kuwait (1)

• Aidan Adil, Journalist, Al-Arabiya, 6 January


Kyrgyzstan (1)

• Maripov Bolotbek, Journalist, Obshchestveny Reiting, 25 March


Latvia (2)

• Zagorovskaya Ksenia, Editor-in-Chief, Chas, 16 March
• Fedoseyev Leonid, Journalist, Chas, 16 March


Libya (2)

• Al Mansouri Razak Abdel, Blogger, www.akhbar-libya.com, 12 January, 19 October
• Abd al-Raziq al-Mansuri, Freelancer , 12 January, 19 October


Madagascar (2)

• Merci Rolly, Editor, La Gazette de la Grande Ile, 1 March
• Rasoamaharo Lola, Publication Director, La Gazette de la Grande Ile, 1 March


Malawi (2)

• Banda Mabvuto, Journalist, The Nation, 15 March
• Tenthani Raphael, Journalist, BBC, 15 March


Malaysia (3)

• Ahmad Fazli, Journalist, TV3, 9 March
• Ooi Jeff, Blogger, www.jeffooi.com, 28 February
• Zulkifli Mack, Blogger, brandmalaysia.com, 14 March


Maldives (7)

• Ismail Faiz, Systems Engineer, Dhiraagu, 1 May
• Latheef Jennifer, Filmmaker, Minivan News, 12 August and 18 October
• Rasheed Ibrahim, Managing Director, Adduvas, 14 August
• Mohamed Nasheed, Writer, Minivan Daily, 12 August and 13 October
• Saeed, Abdula, Writer, Malidives Democratic Party, 13 October
• Zahir Imran, Photographer, Minivan News , 4 September
• Najeeb Aminath, Editor-in-Chief, Minivan News, August


Mauritania (4)

• Ould Abdel Sejad, Journalist, Points Chaud, 19 October
• Ould Ebilmaali Mohamed Mahmoud, Journalist, Akhbar Nouakchott, 18 May
• Ould Lemine Mahmoudi Mohamed, Journalist, 13 March
• Ould, Abderrahmane Mohamed Reporter, Mauritanian Public Television, 25 April


Mexico (3)

• Cruz Zamora Enrique , Journalist, El Orbe, 27 October
• Ribeiro Cacho Lydia, Journalist, Dia Siete and Tentaciones, 20 December
• Wornat Olga, Journalist, 6 May


Morocco (5)

• Benchemsi Ahmed Reda , Managing Editor, Tel Quel, 15 August
• Boukhari Karim, News Editor, TelQuel, 29 December
• Naimi Hamid, Editor, Kawaliss Rif, March 2005
• Nilsen Anne Torhild, Freelance Journalist, 7 April
• Steinsvag Radmund, Freelance Journalist, 7 April


Nepal (400)

According to the estimates of local monitoring groups, 400 Journalists were arrested in 2005. Many of the arrested were detained on numerous occasions. 69 of such cases are listed below.

• Abiral Krishna, Journalist, The Progressive Writers’ Association, 25 July
• Adhikari Deepak, Journalist, Jhapa Jyoti, 7 February
• Adhikari Narayan, Journalist, Rashtriya Samachar Samiti, 13 February
• Adhikari Sarad, Journalist, Channel Nepal, 13 March
• Adhikary Bhadranath, Editor, Grameen Samachar, 8 July
• Aryal Babur Dipak, Journalist, Radio Sagarmatha FM, 28 November
• Baidh Rana, Journalist, "Bimarsh", 23 February
• Baidhya Rajendra, Editor-in-Chief, Bimarsha, 23 February
• Bajracharya Sujeev, Journalist, City Post Sandhyakalin, 16 February
• Bhandari Khem, Editor, Abhiyan, 16 February
• Bhandari Ranjendra, Journalist, Radio Sagarmatha FM, 27 November
• Bhandari Shashidhar, Editor, Hank, 23 February
• Bhandari Punya, Journalist, Radio Sagarmatha FM, 27 November
• Birahi Yem, Journalist, "Rajdhani", 21 December
• Bista Mahendra, General Secretary, Federation of Nepalese Journalist (FNJ), 9 June
• Budhathoki Gopal, Publisher and Editor, Sanghu, 23 February
• Dahal Binod, Journalist, Sama Distri, 24 August
• Devkota Shiva, Nepal Press Union (NPU), 29 June
• Dhamala Rishi, Chairman, Reporters' club, 16 September
• Dhungel Himal, Journalist, former president of the Federation of Nepalese Journalists (FNJ), 27 May
• Dixit Kanak Mani, Editor and Publisher, Himal Magazine, 7 March and 25 July
• Dungana Labadev, President, FNJ, 27 May
• Gautam Ramakanta, Distributor. Kantipur Publications, 31 July
• Ghimire Bindu Kanta, Vice-President, NPU, 29 June
• Ghimire Bhaikaji, Journalist, Sama Distri Weekly 24 August
• Giri Chandra, Journalist, Shram, 19 January
• Gyawali Deepak, District Secretary, FNJ, 9 June
• Khadka Kedar, Journalist, Pro Public, 25 July
• Kamal Neupane, Journalist, Nepal Samacharpatra, 31 July
• Karki Kishor, Editor, Blast Time, 23 June
• Karki Durga, Journalist, Radio Sagarmatha FM, 27 November
• Koirala Shital, Committee Member, NPU, 29 June
• Lama Ganash, Reporter, Jaan Prahaar, 12 March
• Mahar Ganesh, Journalist, 25 March
• Nepal Swaagat, Journalist, Nepal Samacharpatra, 21 February
• Neupane Santosh, Editor, Hetauda Sandesh, 4 December
• Nisthuri Bishnu, General Secretary, FNJ, 4 February, 9 June and 16 September
• Ojha Ishwori, District Director, FNJ, 9 June
• Pandey Dipak Raj, Journalist, Radio Sagarmatha FM, 27 November
• Pandey Salikram, Editor, Janamat, 2 June
• Pant DR, Journalist, Kantipur, 15 February
• Parajuli Basant, Journalist, Daily Gorkhapatra, 13 February
• Parajuli Satyaram, Editor-in-Chief, Majdur Aawaj, 1 April
• Pathik Nawaraj, Correspondent, Samacharpatra, 27 May
• Pokhrel Kiran, Committee Member, NPU, 29 June
• Pokhrel Madan, Journalist, Jhapa Jyoti, 7 February
• Pokhrel Manohar, Editor, Batabaran Weekly, 22 February
• Pokhrel Rishiram, Editor, Tanahu Aawaj, 8 March 2005
• Poudel Robin, Editor, Tanahu Aawaj, 8 April
• Prajapati Krishna, Journalist, Sandhya Times, 7 April
• Rai Dipin, Journalist, Mukti Aawaj, 23 February
• Rai Birjung, Journalist, Maiyung Weekly, 22 and 23 June
• Rana Kabir, Editor-in-Chief, Deshantar, 23 February
• Rathour Harihar Singh Journalist, Kantipur Daily, 19 September
• Sah Arjun, Executive Editor, Jana Aakrosh, 22 February
• Sangraula Khagendra, Journalist, Kantipur Daily, 4 February
• Sarraf Ashish, Photographer, Janakpur Today, 8 April and 20 April
• Sharma Murari Kumar, President, NPU, 29 June
• Shramjivi R. L, Editor, Kavre Times, 9 June
• Shrestha Shyam, Journalist, 25 July
• Singh Rabindra, Journalist, Kalaiya, 8 April
• Singh Harihar, Journalist, Kathmandu Post, 31 July
• Thapa Pushkar, Journalist, Annapurna Post, 31 July
• Thapa Surya, Editor, Budhabar, 4 March
• Timilsina Nawaraj, Editor, Prakash, 23 February
• Uprety Dwarika, Editor, Roadmap, 26 April
• Upadhyay Nagendra, Journalist, New Malika, 20 July
• Wagle Narayan, Editor, Kantipur Daily, 17 March
• Yadav Kashinath, Journalist, Brahmastra, 8 April


Niger (6)

• Douka Moussa, Journalist, La Griffe, 25 July
• Abdoulkarim Salifou Soumaila, Director, Le Visionnaire, 12 November
• Hami Larwanou Mallam, Journalist, ANFANI FM, 5 May
• Harouna Abdoulaye, Publication Director, Echos Express, 27 September
• Raliou Hamed Assaleh, Correspondent, Radio France-International (RFI), 20 December
• Tchangari Moussa, Journalist, Alternative, 26 March


Nigeria (10)

• Acheneje Haruna, Journalist, The Punch, 30 June
• Ale Ayodele, Journalist, The Saturday Punch, 4 March
• Chidinma, Vendor, Newspapers Vendors' Association, 20 January
• Egbuch Clement, State Chairman, Newspapers Vendors' Association, 20 January
• Emeji, Vendor, Newspapers Vendors' Association, 20 January
• Needam Jerry, Publisher, National Network, 19 January
• Obisi Ikechukwu, Newspaper Distributor, 10 February
• Omolehin Segun, Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists' (NUJ), 22 June
• Ubani Ezuiche, Editor, This Day, 25 July
• Omo-Ojo Orobosa, Publisher, Midwest Herald, 2 May


Oman (1)

• Al-Ryami Abdallah, Journalist, Freelance, 12 July


Pakistan (5)

• Channa Rashid, Journalist, Star, 24 July
• Jahangir Nasir Ali, Editor, Zarb-I-Islam, 19 July
• Saleem Mohammad, Journalist, Zarb-I-Islam, 19 July
• Shamil Abu Abdul Latif , Assistant Editor, Jasarat, 19 July
• Tahir Mohammad, Editor, Wujood, 19 July


Peru (3)

• Bazαn Paola, Journalist, La Ventana Indiscreta, 25 May
• Vαsquez Calle Julio Cιsar , Journalist, Radio Cutivalϊ, 1 August
• Centuriσn Jerσnimo, Journalist, La Ventana Indiscreta, 25 May


Philippines (2)

• Dilan Rene, Photographer, The Manila Times, 17 October
• Tulfo Raffy, Journalist, Abante Tonite, 1 March


Russia (10)

• Abrosimov Eduard, Journalist, Sobesednik, 22 June
• Glowacki Tomasz, Journalist, TVP, 29 May
• Goshko Nikolai, Journalist, Radio Vesna, 6 June
• Jurgensons Maris, Cameraman, LTV, 9 May
• Kirsblats Ivo, Journalist, LTV, 9 May
• Mamon Marcin, Journalist, TVP, 29 May
• Novozhilov Eugeniy, Journalist, Radio Freedom, 21 June
• Petrushova Irina, Editor, Respublika, 23 April
• Pilis Mariusz, Journalist, TVP, 29 May
• Tlisova Fatima, Journalist, Regnum, 8 June


Rwanda (2)

• Bizumuremyi Bonaventure, Editor, Umuco, 19 September
• Rugambage Jean-Lιonard, Journalist, Umuco, 7 September


Saudi Arabia (1)

• Al Raouchan Mohamed, Editor-in-Chief, Al-Mouhaid, 9 January


Serbia & Montenegro (3)

• Gegic Albin, Acting Director, Tutin Information Centre, 6 May
• Sadovic Tufik, Cameraman, Tutin Information Centre, 6 May
• Shasivari Nyrset, Journalist, Bota Sot, 27 February


Sierra Leone (3)

• Gordon Olu Richie Awoonor, Editor, Peep, 11 February
• Jones Dennis, Journalist, Trumpet, 24 May
• Pratt Sydney, Journalist, Trumpet, 24 May


Somalia (10)

• Abdirashid Qoransey, Journalist, Shacab, 20 April and 23 April
• Abdirahman Rod Mohamud, Journalist, Somali Broadcasting Corporation, 24 May
• Abdullahi Ahmad Burhan, Director, Voice of Peace, 9 July
• Adow Kulmiye Abdullahi, Journalist, HornAfrik, 2 August
• Awale Jama, Editor, STN Bossasso, 30 June
• Farah Nur Abdi, Journalist, Shacab, 21 April , 19 June and 19 June
• Mowliid Haji Abdi, Editor, Somali Broadcasting Corporation, 24 May
• Qarboshe Ahmed Hodo, Journalist, Radio Hargeisa, 22 March
• Sheekh Aduun, Director, STN Bossasso, 30 June
• Suleyman Dhuhul Ahmed, Journalist, Radio Hargeisa, 22 March


Sri Lanka (2)

• Jayasingha Hiran Priyankara, Journalist, Lankadeepa, 11 April
• Ramesh Subramanium, Journalist, Veerakesaree, 19 August


Sudan (2)

• Clift Brad, Journalist, independent Journalist, 26 April
• Taha Ahmed Mohamed Mohamed, Editor-in-Chief, Al-Wifaq, 8 May


Syria (1)

• Sale Habib, Journalist, An-Nahar, Elaph and www.elaph.com, 29 May


Tajikistan (1)

• Tolibov Djumaboi, Journalist, Minbari halk, 24 April


Togo (1)

• Tchukriel Thierry, Journalist, Rd'Autan, 24 April


Tunisia (3)

• Abbou Mohammed, Blogger,Tunisnews, 1 March
• Bghouri Neji, Member, Association of the Tunisian Journalists (AJT), 7 May
• Hajji Lotfi, President, Tunisian Journalists' Syndicate (SJT), 4 and 9 May


Turkey (1)

• Bakutz Sandra, Journalist, Junge Wel, 10 February


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• Panov Viktor, Journalist, RIA-Novosti, 23 February


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• Ould Abdullah Memmine Mohammed, Journalist, Al-Alam, 18 January
• Mwenda Andrew, Editor and Journalist, The Monitor, K-FM, 12 August


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• Al-Jandaly Bassma, Journalist, Gulf News, 15 June
• Sathish V. M., Journalist, 13 December


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• Miller Judith, Journalist, New York Times, 6 July


Uzbekistan (13)

• Anarbayeva Khalida, Journalist, Internews Network, 11 April
• Baygin Shamil, Journalist, Reuters, 15 May
• Bukharbayeva Galima, Journalist, Institute for War and Peace Reporting, 15 May
• Ivliev Alexei, Journalist, NTV, 16 May
• Karayev Tulkin, Journalist, War and Peace Reporting (IWPR), 4 June and 16 June
• Muzalevsky Viktor, Cameraman, Ren TV, 16 May
• Narmuradova Olga, Journalist, Internews Network, 17 May
• Rotar Igor, Freelance Journalist, 11 August
• Tsegolko Sviatoslav, Journalist, Kanal 5, 18 May
• Yasminov Dmitry, Journalist, Ren TV, 16 May
• Yakubjanov Erkin, Journalist, Dolina Mira, 18 July
• Yakubov Sobirdjon, Journalist, Hurriyat, 9 April
• Yuldashev Gafur, Journalist, Radio Free Europe, 26 June


Yemen (1)

• Al-Khaiwani Abdulkareem, Editor, Al-Shura, September 2004


Zambia (4)

• Bwalya Stephen, Journalist, The Post, 25 July
• Chella George, Journalist, The Post, 25 July
• Michelo Nomusa, Journalist, The Post, 25 July
• M'membe Fred, Editor, The Post, 29 June and 9 November


Zimbabwe (5)

• Chikowore Frank, Journalist, independent Journalist, 18 May
• Harnden Toby, Chief Foreign Correspondent, Sunday Telegraph, 31 March
• Kwande Desmond, Photographer, Daily Mirror, 4 August
• Simmonds Julian, Photographer, Sunday Telegraph, 31 March
• Sperling Fredrik, Journalist, Sveriges Television, 1 April





 

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