Although Tunisia under Mr Ben Ali introduced some press freedoms and freed a number of political prisoners, the authorities tolerated no dissent.

BBC: Tunisia profile

Fadlallah is a strange choice of talking head at a confab which typically debates changing economics of news and how to enhance global press freedoms.

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The cases come amid increasing worries about press freedoms in Egypt.

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Any blanket restriction, they say, would clash with First Amendment press freedoms and make it difficult for the public to monitor what the police do on its behalf.

ECONOMIST: Law and the media

The case has highlighted worries about press freedoms in Egypt.

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Press freedoms are greater than in most Arab countries.

ECONOMIST: Sudan

Aside from Fourth Amendment concerns about self-incrimination, Fakhoury and Leno both observed that this veto poses clear concerns for First Amendment and press freedoms in California -- and perhaps elsewhere, as other state governments and courts decide what to do about warrantless cell phone searches.

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At the same time UNESCO is the sole institution of the UN responsible to promote the right of freedom of expression, as well as the freedoms of the press and information.

UNESCO: Human Rights