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Free Expression & the Law
Léhady Soglo – the mayor of Benin's economic capital Cotonou – has sued the publication director of Nord Sud Quotidien for defamation. Soglo is claiming 50 million CFA Francs (about USD $85,000) in compensation.
Benin Highlights
Free Expression & the Law
Three of seven privately-owned broadcasters shut down in Benin last November have been permitted to resume operations. The outlets involved are Soleil FM, Eden TV and E-Télé.
To welcome Benin's new president, Patrice Talon, MFWA presents highlights in one of the critical areas that he must focus his attention on – enhancing and protecting the right of citizens to freely express themselves.
Attacks
Police arrested two journalists for Canal 3 for filming a demonstration at the University of Abomey-Calavi. 17 students and one head of department were injured by tear gas and bullets fired by police.
Media Foundation for West Africa
Benin
Free Expression & the Law
25 January 2013
Committee to Protect Journalists
Benin
Censorship
13 December 2012
Committee to Protect Journalists
Benin
Censorship
Free Expression & the Law
22 June 2012
ARTICLE 19
Reporters Without Borders
Benin
Censorship
15 December 2011
Media Foundation for West Africa
Media Foundation for West Africa
Media Foundation for West Africa
Benin
Free Expression & the Law
18 March 2011
Media Foundation for West Africa
Benin
Free Expression & the Law
9 August 2010
Media Foundation for West Africa
Media Foundation for West Africa
Benin
Free Expression & the Law
19 November 2009
Media Foundation for West Africa
Media Foundation for West Africa
Freedom House
Media Foundation for West Africa
Committee to Protect Journalists
Reporters Without Borders
Reporters Without Borders
Reporters Without Borders
Media Foundation for West Africa
Media Foundation for West Africa
Committee to Protect Journalists
Reporters Without Borders
Committee to Protect Journalists
Reporters Without Borders
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