The resolutions:

  called on Cuban President Fidel Castro to release 23 imprisoned journalists and to end the harassment of independent journalists in the country. English Español Français

  condemned the imprisonment of 16 journalists in Eritrea and has called on the east African nation to restore freedom of the press and access to information. English Français

  condemned the killings and kidnappings of journalists in Iraq, the most dangerous country in the world to practice journalism. English Français

  called on King Gyanendra of Nepal to restore civil rights, including freedom of the press, which were suspended when he seized power four months ago. English Français

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