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International Freedom of Expression eXchange Clearing House
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SPP RECORDS ATTACKS ON THE MEDIA IN PARAGUAY IN 1995

There were almost as many attacks on journalists and other media
workers in Paraguay in 1995 as in 1994, according to the
Journalists' Union of Paraguay (Sindicato de Periodistas del
Paraguay, SPP). "In 1995, there was once again evidence that
various sectors of society continue to disrespect the human
rights of journalists and media workers," said SPP. In a report
on attacks on the media in 1995 (until 20 November), the SPP said
that there were 20 attacks on the media, the same as the year
before. There were also eight cases of censorship and
intimidation, compared to seven in 1994; five cases of threats,
compared to seven in 1994; and three cases of complaints against
journalists, compared to four the previous year. The report also
highlights the persecution of community radio stations. In a
section on attacks on media unions, the SPP mentions that to mark
the Day of the Journalist in Paraguay in April, the SPP reported
that media owners continue to rely on "black lists" of
journalists who are banned from working in the media simply for
defending the rights of workers, a practice held over from the
dictatorship of General Alfredo Stroessner, who ruled Paraguay
from 1954 to 1989. For more information, contact the SPP at
Humaita 186 c/Nuestra Sra. Asuncion, Casilla de Correo 1320,
Asuncion, Paraguay; tel/fax: + 59521 440 617; e-mail:
perpy@spp.py.

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