Tag Archives: Impunity
Honduran journalists call for end to violence
Honduran journalists around the country called for an end to escalating violence in the country that also threatens free media May 25. Twenty-two journalists have been killed in Honduras in the past two years. Many of the journalists received threats … Continue reading
Filed under Corruption, Honduras, Killings
Comparing Honduras and US murder rates
With all the talk of murdered journalists and lawyers in Honduras, it might be worthwhile to review the situation and atmosphere in which these killings take place. Honduras has the highest murder rate in the world. The national average is … Continue reading
Day of Life: Honduran Journalists to March May 25
More than 20 journalists have been killed in Honduras in the past two years. The latest was HRN broadcaster Alfredo Villatoro, who was kidnapped and executed last week. The Honduran Journalist Association will use May 25 – Day of the Journalist … Continue reading
Filed under Killings, Press Freedom, Honduras
A lesson in reporting of journalists’ killings
Broadcast reporter Mukarram Khan Aatif was killed in his mosque near Peshawar yesterday. The Pakistan Taliban took credit for the assignation after threatening him and his family for his work. Pakistani journalist working for US media shot dead - Guardian Pakistani … Continue reading
Filed under Connections, International News Coverage, Killings
US ambassador shows support for Honduran media
(Yes this is personal) Yesterday the Honduran media got a big shout from my wife. She visited the newspaper offices of La Tribuna and El Heraldo following a shooting at the offices of La Tribuna and the killing of another … Continue reading
Filed under Central America, Corruption, Honduras, Press Freedom
