Around the World

South Africa
A Protection of Information Bill being pursued by the African National Congress would threaten press freedom by allowing the government to classify broad categories of information in the “national interest.” Read more on South Africa at Freedom in the World 2010: South Africa

Somalia
Journalist Barkhad Awale Adan was killed in Mogadishu when he was caught in the crossfire between the government and the Islamist group Al-Shabaab. Growing violence in the city has reduced the ability of the media to function. Read more on Somalia at Freedom in the World 2010: Somalia

Uganda
The Constitutional Court scrapped the law on sedition, thus protecting the population’s basic right to freedom of speech and expression, including the right to criticize those in power. Read more on Uganda at Freedom in the World 2010: Uganda

Iran
Three judiciary officials have been suspended due to the mistreatment of detainees at a holding center following last year’s disputed presidential election. Read more on Iran at Freedom in the World 2010: Iran