Pakistan: IFJ enraged by threatening claims aimed at journalists

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is angered to receive news that a press release was issued on May 22 by Mujahir Rabita Council (MRC) that included a list of journalists described as chauvinistic, among other insults.

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AFP, Palparan are clear and present danger to Lanao polls — Bayan Muna

The Bayan Muna partylist group today denounced the Commission on
Election’s deputization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines,
including Bantay nominee Jovito Palparan and former PNP chief Arturo
Lomibao, in tomorrow’s elections in thirteen towns in Lanao del Sur.
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More ‘proof’ of cheating in Maguindanao bared

The opposition's poll watch said a Board of Election Inspector from Maguindanao, Faizal Kalantungan, signed an affidavit yesterday attesting that 190 election returns and 38 ballot boxes from Pagalungan town were not canvassed. | Related story: 12-0 sweep by TU in Pagalungan ?impossible? -- Suara

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