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Sven Hultberg Carlsson

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1 March 2012

Russia: The Early Days of Government Transparency

Written by Sven Hultberg Carlsson · Eastern & Central Europe

Sven Hultberg Carlsson talks with Ivan Pavlov, head of the Freedom of Information Foundation (FIF), about corruption, the elections and other issues pertaining to Russia's Freedom of Information Act.

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28 December 2011

Ethiopia: Swedish Journalists Handed 11-Year Prison Sentence

Written by Sven Hultberg Carlsson · Sub-Saharan Africa

An Ethiopian court handed prison sentences of 11 years on Tuesday 27 December to Martin Schibbye and Johan Persson, two Swedish journalists accused of supporting terrorism in the country.

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23 December 2011

Ethiopia: Swedish Journalists Found Guilty of Terrorism Charges

Written by Sven Hultberg Carlsson · Sub-Saharan Africa, Western Europe

The verdict against two Swedish journalists, Martin Schibbye and Johan Persson, detained in Ethiopia has caused strong reactions from defenders of press freedom. The judge in the case has called for a sentence of at least 15 years imprisonment to be handed down on 27 December.

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13 December 2011

Russia: Gregory Shvedov on Braving the Putin Regime Online

Written by Sven Hultberg Carlsson · Eastern & Central Europe

The wave of popular, peaceful and nationwide protests in Russia has spread hopes of piecemeal reform. Gregory Shvedov, who heads the online news agency Caucasian Knot, is optimistic—but state pressure on his organization is far from easing.

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