Netherlands: Three convicted of murdering journalist Peter R. de Vries
The Court convicted the two men who conducted the murder to 28 years in prison and the middleman – dubbed by the Prosecution as the ‘homicide broker’ – to 26 years.
Germany: British-Palestinian doctor Ghassan Abu Sittah denied Schengen entry
“Germany should immediately explain why it has denied Dr Ghassan Abu Sittah entry and imposed this far-reaching ban on a leading health professional to speak in Berlin, Paris, and The Hague about what he witnessed in Gaza” – HRW
Dutch crime journalist Peter R. de Vries dies after shooting
De Vries was a reporter and commentator who covered crime, and was on an “underworld hit list” due to his work as an adviser in a drug prosecution.
Dutch journalist in critical condition after being shot five times
Peter R. de Vries, a well-known Dutch investigative journalist who covered high-profile criminal cases, was shot as he was leaving a TV studio on 6 July. Police have arrested three suspects.
Netherlands: 8 out of 10 journalists have experienced violence or threats
“As we have documented in recent months, the survey clearly shows a deterioration in the safety of journalists in the Netherlands. It is worrying to say the least, because it is happening in a country where the attacks are generally taken seriously by the authorities” – EFJ
Panama urged to release Dutch journalist detained over fraud and corruption reports
Dutch journalist Okke Ornstein was detained and arrested upon arriving at Panama’s Tocumen International Airport on 15 November. He is facing a 20-month sentence for libel and slander in relation to articles he posted on his blog.
Newspaper’s Rotterdam offices attacked
This is the second time that “Zaman” newspaper’s offices have been targeted, and editorial staff suspects it was more than ordinary vandalism.
IFJ welcomes verdict as ECHR backs Dutch battle over sources
“Auto Week” magazine had been compelled to hand over information about its sources to police despite journalists’ objections to being forced to divulge the material.
Media groups urge European Court of Human Rights to reaffirm right to protect sources
In their brief to the court, ARTICLE 19 and partners call for high-level protection of journalists’ sources.
IFJ welcomes court victory for protection of sources
IFJ welcomes a decision by a court in Amsterdam ruling that the tapping of journalist Jolande van der Graaf’s telephone by the secret service was illegal.
World Report 2009: The Netherlands
World Report 2009: The Netherlands
EFJ welcomes draft law on protection of sources, but expresses disappointment at gaps in legislation
(IFJ/IFEX) – The following is a media release from the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ), an IFJ regional group: Draft Law on Protection of Sources in Netherlands is welcome but “could be better,” says EFJ The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) today welcomed the publication of the draft law on the protection of sources of […]
Controversial cartoonist detained for two days, may face charges and risk of mob violence
(CRNI/IFEX) – Dutch police arrested a cartoonist whose pen name is Gregorius Nekschot. He was released after two days’ detention, on14 May 2008, but may face charges based on a 2005 hate speech complaint filed by Abdul Jabbar van de Ven. Nekschot’s cartoons, overtly anti-authoritarian and anti-religious, are self-published on the Internet and featured in […]
World Report 2008: Netherlands
World Report 2008: Netherlands