members working in this country
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- Most covered free expression issues in this country
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In 2014, Cameroon enacted a broad anti-terror law as part of its effort to counter the extremist group Boko Haram, but authorities are using it to arrest and threaten local journalists who report on the militants or unrest in the country’s English-speaking regions.
Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ)
20 September 2017
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In September, a newspaper publisher was arrested for photographing the police breakup of a workshop on democracy. His trial was postponed several times during the year.
Freedom House
24 April 2016
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Ranked 145th in annual global media freedom report
Freedom House
1 May 2015
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Ranked 147th in annual global media freedom report
Freedom House
2 May 2014
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Ranked 131st in annual press freedom index
Reporters Without Borders
31 January 2014
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Ranked 149th in annual global media freedom report
Freedom House
1 May 2013
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Check out this interactive timeline to learn about the case of Enoh Meyomesse, a Cameroonian poet, writer, and politician and Honorary Member of PEN American Center.
PEN American Center
20 March 2013
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Professors practice self-censorship as state security informants operate on university campuses
Freedom House
16 January 2013
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Committee to Protect Journalists
15 October 2012
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"Communications Ministry told independent news broadcasters not to air any political or debate programs ahead of an October election"
Committee to Protect Journalists
22 February 2012
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Decriminalization of media law offences badly needed
Reporters Without Borders
26 January 2012