In the short three months since the Index on Censorship Awards, the 2016 fellows have been busy striking for stronger freedom of expression around the world
#IndexAwards2016 Fellowship update: “We want change now”
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CATEGORY: Yemen
#IndexAwards2016: Murad Subay sheds light on human cost of Yemen’s war
In 2011, artist Murad Subay took to the streets of Yemen’s capital, Sana’a to protest the country’s dysfunctional economy and institutionalised corruption
Yemen: The persecution of journalists continues unabated
Iona Craig shared her story of working as a journalist in one of the world’s worst countries for press freedom
Index Freedom of Expression Awards: Journalism nominee Abdulelah Haider Shaye
Yemeni journalist Abdulelah Haider Shaye has produced critical investigative reports on the US military’s activities in Yemen, including drone attacks.
Yemeni journalist released from prison
Abdul-Elah Haider Shaye was freed last night in Yemen after being kept in prison for three years at the request of Barack Obama. Iona Craig reports