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THE sorry state of press freedom has long been an issue of concern for journalists and rights groups in Bangladesh,…
EP resolution on press freedom in Georgia calls for sanctions against Ivanishvili – Civil.ge
The European Parliament today adopted a resolution titled "Violations of Media Freedom and Safety of Journalists in Georgia", which lambasted the Georgian Dream authorities for their handling of press freedom, did not apply for EU candidate…
PAJ’s bizarre response to world press freedom rankings
President of the Jamaica Press Association, George Davis.
The The World Press Freedom Index, compiled annually by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), has lifted!-->…
Nigerian secret police attack on journalists stifles press freedom
On May 13, 2022, agents of the Nigeria State Security Service (SSS) arrested Olamilekan Bashiru, founder of a private news site. EaglesForeSightafter reposting a report on the "alleged criminal records" of Dapo Abiodun, the…
Bill will destroy press freedom: HDP – Medya News
Share thisA bill introduced by the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) "will destroy what is left of freedom of the press", said Meral Danış Beştaş, vice-president of the Peoples' Democratic Party…
Ambassador Rosenblum’s Remarks on Press Freedom at EPMM Graduation
Asalomu Aleykum, dobroe utro, hello to all my friends and colleagues in the room! Above all, congratulations to the graduates of the English for Mass Media Professionals (EPMM) program!!
I would like to thank Webster University for…
Outcry as China Prevents Pacific Journalists from Interviewing Wang Yi | freedom of the press
Journalists covering the Chinese foreign minister's Pacific tour say they were barred from filming or accessing the events, and no questions from a Pacific reporter were allowed to be asked. Wang Yi.The allegations raise serious press…
Sinn Fein chair Mary Lou McDonald in a row over freedom of the press following a libel action…
The Index on Censorship, a London-based organization that campaigns for press freedom globally, has filed a "media freedom alert" with the Council's "Safety of Journalists Platform" Europe.The COE is an international organization in…
Jailing of Georgian media owner raises press freedom questions
The imprisonment of a prominent journalist and editor of a pro-opposition TV channel has raised concerns about Georgia's commitment to press freedom and democratic values.On May 16, a Tbilisi court sentenced Nika Gvaramia, presenter and…
US envoy promotes press freedom
A U.S. envoy traveled to Tawi-Tawi to promote shared U.S.-Philippine values such as freedom of the press and to strengthen already strong collaboration with local partners…
[Jos Midas Bartman] The fight for press freedom is local
A macabre political thriller recently unfolded in the Philippine province of Palawan, an island known primarily for its rich biodiversity and pristine beaches. On May 9, Joel T. Reyes, the alleged mastermind of the 2011 murder of famed…
Calls for accountability, fears for press freedom following the murder of journalist Shireen Abu…
Israel's decision not to pursue a criminal investigation into the murder of Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Aqla has raised growing concerns about the safety of media covering the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Israeli media…
British Columbia high school journalists advocate for student press freedom bill that is a first in…
Jessica Kim and Spencer Izen with The Griffins' Nest newspapers, at Vanpress Printers in Burnaby, BC, on May 5. Students at Eric Hamber High School wrote the Student Press Freedom Act.JENNIFER GAUTHIER/The Globe and MailA student newspaper…
Fiji named worst Pacific nation for press freedom and open civic space
The 2022 world press freedom index called Fiji the worst country in the Pacific for journalists, with intimidation and other restrictions threatening open civic space in the country. Reporters Without Bordersthe global press freedom…
Freedom of the press is essential for the development of democracy, says Obaseki
Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki said freedom of the press and freedom of speech are essential for the development of democracy, noting that the state government has suppressed sedition of the new state criminal law.
Obaseki, who was…
Pakistan drops 12 points in 2022 World Press Freedom Index Global Voices Français
Screenshot of the cover page of the Freedom Network's 2021-2022 State of Press Freedom Annual Report. Fair use.
On the occasion of world press freedom dayindependent media and civil liberties organization based in Pakistan Freedom Network…
Hawaii’s student journalists are on the verge of securing press freedom guarantees
Nyler Acasio, a junior at McKinley High School, is ready to "investigate and report the truth" without fear after the Legislature passed a bill offering new censorship protections to student journalists and their advisers.
The…
‘No guardrails’: Social media threatens press freedom, says Nobel Peace Laureate Maria…
By Nina Larson
According to Filipino journalist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa, the rise of social media has allowed dangerous propaganda to flourish and has left professional journalists under constant threat of…
“New Kazakhstan,” World Press Freedom Day, and Attacks on Social Media Freedom Global Voices…
Gathering of opponents of the "cyberbullying law" at Gandhi Park. Almaty, April 23, 2022. Photo by Zhar Zardykhan
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed the amendments laws on “the protection of children's rights, education,…
Freedom of the press: even a military regime is better ranked than our beautiful democracy –…
Private lawyer Samson Lardy Anyenini has expressed his dissatisfaction with Ghana's dismal performance in the latest press freedom index published by Reporters Without Borders.The Newsfile host on Joy News, who has been a staunch defender…
Cambodia calls for single standard for press freedom
Cambodia is disappointed that some countries have not implemented the single standard for press freedom as the world discusses ways to foster freedom of expression, freedom of the press and freedom of information.
These remarks were made…
New report finds freedom of the press almost eradicated in Hong Kong – JURIST
A new report published on Tuesday warns that press freedom in Hong Kong has been almost entirely curtailed by a government crackdown, creating space for pro-Beijing and pro-government media.The report, by UK-based advocacy group Hong Kong…
Ministry of Information to host World Press Freedom Day
The Ministry of Information, in collaboration with UNESCO, will organize World Press Freedom Day 2022 on May 3 under the theme “Journalism under the digital siege” to encourage and develop initiatives that promote freedom of press.…
No need to ‘defend’ press freedom ‘because it exists’, says Hong Kong…
Hong Kong's only candidate for chief executive, John Lee, has said freedom of the press exists in the city, so there is no need to ask him to "defend" it.
John Lee. File Photo: John Lee Campaign.
“Freedom of the press still…
Press freedom advocates urge UK not to extradite Assange to US
A Coalition of press freedom and human rights organizations urge UK Home Secretary Priti Patel not to approve Wikileaks founder's extradition Julian Assange.
A UK court on Wednesday approved Assange's extradition,…
Celebrate World Press Freedom Day with CBC
Join CBC Manitoba and the Canadian Museum for Human Rights for a virtual panel discussion on World Press Freedom Day - May 3, 2022. (Radio Canada) In the face of fake news, disinformation, misinformation, the relentless cycle of news and!-->!-->…
FG’s rejection of World Press Freedom Index – The Sun Nigeria
Over the years, Nigeria has earned a reputation as one of the most dangerous and difficult places for journalists to practice in Africa. In the 2021 World Press Freedom Index, for example, the country ranked 120 out of 180…
What the US government report says about freedom of the press in India
New Delhi: In its recent report on the state of human rights in India, the US State Department identified several instances where freedom of the press has been violated - noting that there have been instances where the government "…
Press freedom is key to climate solutions
This story is part of "Climate & Democracy", a series from the Global Journalism Collaboration Cover the climate now.…
Serbia: RSF’s ten recommendations to newly elected officials to strengthen press freedom and…
As today, April 11, 23 years have passed since the assassination of the investigative journalist Slavko Curuviya, the perpetrators are still not convicted. The four defendants, one of whom is on the run, will soon be tried on appeal.…
Order all law enforcement to respect democratic values and freedom of the press: EGI at MHA |…
NEW DELHI: The Editors Guild of India (EGI) on Friday called the police action against a journalist in Madhya Pradesh and also Odisha "extremely disturbing" and urged the Home Ministry to Union to issue "stern instructions" to all levels of…
Reviews | Turkey, no friend of press freedom, finally sells Khashoggi
Erol Onderoglu is Reporters Without Borders' representative in Turkey.After years of lecturing the world on Western hypocrisy - for criticizing Turkey's purchase of Russian weapons, calling for the arrest of Turkish journalists and…
Kenyan journalists to be celebrated on World Press Freedom Day
Kenyan journalists will be celebrated on this year's World Press Freedom Day, the Media Council of Kenya has said.
The Annual Excellence in Journalism Awards (AJEA) is a flagship event of the Council that celebrates journalistic…
Danny Fenster talks about imprisonment, freedom of the press and his time training at Columbia…
Viviane Jones
Award-winning journalist and Columbia alumnus Danny Fenster captured international attention and concern among members of the academic community when he was imprisoned in Myanmar while working as editor of the Columbia-based…
Freedom of the press in danger? several journalists attacked the night of the Mirihana…
COLOMBO (News 1st); Journalists' associations point out that several journalists who came to cover the March 31 demonstrations were attacked.
Thus, Nissanka Werapitiya, Sumeda Sanjeewa, Pradeep Wickremesinghe, Awanka Kumara, Chathura…
Hong Kong press freedom gets lowest public ratings since handover to China — Radio Free Asia
Public satisfaction with the media in Hong Kong has hit an all-time low, according to a recent public opinion poll.Satisfaction with news media performance in general has hit historic lows since records…
Anonymous hacks pro-Fidesz media, justice minister worried about press freedom – EURACTIV.com
Justice Minister Judit Varga has expressed concern for the future of Hungary's free media after the April 3 election following an attack by the hacktivism group Anonymous on Monday's pro-government Hungarian media, Telex…
‘Freedom of the press is already dead in Burma,’ says journalist
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All reporters in Myanmar risk being imprisoned simply for doing their job, says a veteran journalist currently in exile.Ye Wint Thu's comments come after a military court in Myanmar's capital Naypyidaw sentenced two…
How National Security Impacted Press Freedom in Finland
A decision of to chase three journalists from Finland's largest newspaper, Helsingin Sanomat, questioned its status as the world's leader in press freedom. Investigative journalists Laura Halminen and Tuomo Pietilainen, together with…
Victory for press freedom in Tanzania, but the DRC bans a newspaper
Samia Suluhu Hassan is sworn in as the new President of Tanzania.
Images Reuters/Stringer/Gallo
A banned…
Press freedom in Kyrgyzstan is headed in the wrong direction – The Diplomat
Debate | Opinion | Central Asia
We have seen how important it is for the citizens of a country to know the truth and be exposed to more than propaganda.…
Press freedom concerned about treatment of Filipino media in 2022 election
The campaign period, which began on February 8, saw the banning of journalists from campaign events, the refusal of candidates to attend debates organized by the media, a series of distributed denial of service attacks ( DDoS) on news…
Official refutes press freedom report
A senior Information Ministry official has refuted a report by the Cambodian Center for Independent Media (CCIM) that claimed press freedom in Cambodia in 2021 was worse than in 2020.
Ministry spokesman Meas Sophorn said such a report…
RSF opens press freedom center in Lviv, delivery of first bulletproof vests
"We came here to express our solidarity with Ukrainian journalists and provide them with the best possible assistance in covering the war," said RSF Secretary General Christophe Deloire.
Accompanied by Oksana Romaniuk, director of the…
Zimbabwe: Chamisa, predator of press freedom
When Nelson Chamisa formed a new political party which he called the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), many people expected there to be a paradigm shift from the MDC, in which the first was rooted.
Chamisa marketed the new formation as…
Press freedom watchdog flags safety concerns over Daphne Caruana Galizia’s sources
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A photo of slain journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia is kept at the monthly vigil to mark her murder on the 16th of each month. Photo: Joanna Demarco.
European press freedom watchdog Mapping Media Freedom (MAPMF) has recorded a new…
Media under attack, journalists must stand up to protect press freedom : Justice Lokur : The Tribune…
PTI
New Delhi, March 5Former Supreme Court Justice Madan B Lokur noted on Saturday that the media is under attack "in many ways" in the country, but…
RSF launches Lviv Press Freedom Center
Scheduled to open in the coming days, the Lviv Press Freedom Center aims to be a hub for receiving and distributing protective equipment for journalists, including body armor and helmets, which are currently in short supply. . This…
Sarah Palin’s battle against freedom of the press faces a difficult road to the Supreme Court
Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin (right) never had a particularly strong libel case against The New York Times. Lawyers for both sides spent about a week last month examining what was wrong with a 2017 opinion piece in the newspaper…
AJI denounces the hacking of the accounts of the leader of the group as an attack on the freedom of…
By Vitorio Mantalean in Jakarta
The Alliance of Indonesian Independent Journalists (AJI) has condemned the hacking and disinformation attacks against the group's general chairman, Sasmito Madrim, as a serious threat to media freedom.
In a…
JAC representatives meet with party leaders
KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi-Pakistan Movement (MQMP) leader Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui said on Saturday that his party would never support any measure aimed at undermining press freedom in the country. The statement was released after a…
PPP is committed to freedom of the press, says Bilawal
Board members of the Joint Pakistani Media Action Committee met with Chairman of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, to express their concerns over the draconian laws enacted by the Pakistani government Tehreek-e-…
Integrity, Freedom of the Press and Class Actions
Unlike the coalition model, the Labor model would have public hearings, be able to publish reports and, most importantly, have retroactive powers.'Mock Council'“It is quite clear that they don't want to do it,” Mr. Dreyfus said. "They…
Greek politicians bicker over expelled MEP who criticized government for press freedom –…
EU lawmaker Giorgios Kyrtsos, who was expelled last week from the centre-right ruling New Democracy (European People's Party), said Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis was more arrogant than Hungary's Viktor Orbán.
On…
Investigation exposes Credit Suisse, state of press freedom in Switzerland – EURACTIV.com
Swiss bank Credit Suisse served dodgy clients, helping them store illegally acquired wealth in Swiss bank accounts, an international journalistic investigation called 'Swiss Secrets' has revealed.
According to the…
The Guardian’s view on privacy and freedom of the press law: not finding a balance |…
PEver since Andrew's decision to cut his losses and settle with Virginia Giuffre has made headlines. But perhaps the most significant legal activity this week took place in London rather than New York, with worrying implications for press…
Press Freedom Ranking Based on National Media Laws, Not Quality: News Veteran Patrick Daniel
SINGAPORE - The commonly quoted Reporters Without Borders (RSF) index reflects its rating of the media laws in a country, rather than the quality of journalism in that country, Mr. Patrick Daniel said Thursday (February 17th).
He noted…
PEN Malta, the latest press freedom group to support The Shift’s fight for public information
Free speech group PEN Malta is the latest press freedom group to support The Shift's fight against 30 government entities for public information.
In a statement posted on its website on Tuesday, PEN said it endorsed The Shift's campaign to…
Some Akwa Ibom politicians threaten press freedom
Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Land and Water Resources Umo Eno said some politicians would drive journalists out of town if they become state governor.
Mr. Eno was recently chosen by Governor Udom…
40 press freedom and human rights organizations write to LG Delhi demanding release of Kashmiri…
New Delhi: At least 40 press freedom organizations, human rights organizations and publications wrote to Jammu and Kashmir Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday urging him to intervene to free the journalist Kashmiri Fahad Shah.
Shah had…
Press freedom: International media watchdog says Hong Kong is becoming a ‘city of fear’
Hong Kong is becoming a "city of fear" where "open discussion is stifled" and national security legislation "effectively acts as a common thread for all journalists", writes the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ ) in its…
Africa: RSF draws UN attention to press freedom violations in Libya since 2016
After providing the UN Independent Fact Finding Mission on Libya with a detailed report on press freedom violations in Libya, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) calls on UN experts to investigate the situation of great concern to journalists…
Malta. Press freedom groups worry about unprecedented restrictions on freedom of information
The undersigned international media freedom organizations today express their growing concern at the challenges the Maltese media face in accessing public information through the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act. The unprecedented appeals…
India arrests IIOJ&K journalist amid press freedom crackdown
SRINAGAR: A prominent journalist from illegally occupied Indian Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJ&K) has been arrested by police and accused of 'glorifying terrorism' and 'spreading false news' in the disputed territory, where a crackdown…
The Shift’s FOI battle recorded as ‘violation’ by press freedom watchdog
The unprecedented Freedom of Information (FOI) battle involving 30 government entities that The Shift is currently facing has been registered as a "violation" by European press freedom watchdog Mapping Media Freedom.
This is the second…
3 Questions: Women’s Rights and Growing Threats to Press Freedom Around the World | MIT News
For Ada Petriczko, being born a woman can be a matter of life and death. Originally from Poland, she reports on sexual violence and gender injustice around the world. As a human rights journalist, her mission is…
In an election year, press freedom declines in Angola Global Voices русский Français
In April 2021, the Angolan government ordered the suspension of TV Record África's activities in the country, citing irregularities. Image: Giovana Fleck/Global Voices
Angola will hold elections in August 2022 which will establish the new…
Press freedom in Pakistan deteriorated in 2021: Report
The Council of Pakistani Newspaper Editors (CPNE) has released a report to highlight how much press freedom has deteriorated in 2021 compared to the previous two years.
In the report titled "Pakistan Media Freedom Report - 2021", CPNE…
Press Council calls freedom of the press in Papua ‘fairly free’
Jayapura, Papua (ANTARA) - Press freedom in Papua has been rated as "fairly free", with the province scoring 68.87 on the 2021 Press Freedom Index (IKP) to rank 33rd out of 34…
Eastern Africa Editors Society to hold World Press Freedom Day in Tanzania
The Eastern Africa Editors Society (EAES) will organize this year's World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) activities in Tanzania on May 3, 2022.
This will be the third regional meeting and the first to be held physically.
Confirming the…
‘Systematic fear’: How India undermined press freedom in Kashmir | Press Freedom News
For five years, Sajad Gul has written about the conflict ravaging his homeland of Indian-administered Kashmir, a disputed Himalayan territory where armed rebellion and brutal Indian repression have raged for more than three decades.
That…
Biden is only carrying on the legacy of ever-deteriorating press freedom through his actions
US President Joe Biden's latest abusive remarks to a Fox News reporter have sparked controversy and raised questions about his administration's stance on free speech. In his first year in office, President Biden signed a number of…
India beats press freedom and journalists in Kashmir detained
SRINAGAR: For five years, Sajad Gul has written about the conflict ravaging Indian-occupied Kashmir, his homeland where resistance against New Delhi and India's brutal response have raged for more than three decades.
That changed on a…
In Kashmir, India defeats press freedom — and journalists | world news
By AIJAZ HUSSAIN and SHEIKH SAALIQ, Associated PressSRINAGAR, India (AP) — For five years, Sajad Gul has written about the conflict ravaging his homeland, a disputed Himalayan territory where violent armed rebellion and India's brutal…
Greek conservative MEP criticizes his own ruling party for press freedom – EURACTIV.com
Greek MEP from the ruling New Democracy (EPP) party Giorgos Kyrtsos has sharply criticized the government over the quality of press freedom in Greece, hinting that Brussels will react soon.
“Should we discuss if there is…
Press freedom fighter Jodie Ginsburg expands her fight
Jodie Ginsberg was running a small free speech organization in London in 2014 when Bahraini human rights activist Nabeel Rajab walked into her office.He had recently been released from prison for organizing democratic rallies during the…
Freedom of the press is not a license to undermine pending trial proceedings: IHC – Pakistan
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has declared that the independence and freedom of the press does not entitle a journalist or editor to interfere with pending proceedings and to obstruct or interfere with the administration of justice .
A…
Rights group concerned about crackdown on press freedom and jailing of journalists in Saudi Arabia
A human rights organization has expressed concern over a crackdown on press freedom and the arbitrary detention of journalists in Saudi Arabia, as the Riyadh regime's crackdown on pro-democracy activists, academics…
“Malta must do better to guarantee media freedom”
International press freedom organizations said in a statement today that their offer of technical assistance in implementing the findings of the public inquiry was not accepted by Prime Minister Robert Abela , despite his claim to have…
Popia on freedom of the press, freedom of expression, data protection…
Last month, the UK Court of Appeal upheld the High Court's ruling in favor of Duchess Meghan Markle in her case against the British newspaper, Mail on Sunday, following the publication in the newspaper of excerpts from a letter she had…
Another blow to press freedom in Hong Kong
In Hong Kong, press freedom continues to be eroded as journalists and pro-democracy media platforms are targeted by authorities.
Just two days after Boxing Day in December last year, the acting editor of the now-closed pro-democracy digital…
Silencing journalists with targeted attacks, restrictions and censorship in precarious working…
MOGADISHU, Somalia, January 10, 2022 - Somali journalists have once again been subjected to violence and deliberate attacks by security forces from the federal government, regional states and the militant group al-Shabaab.…
Eatala and Sravan defend press freedom – the New Indian Express
Through Express news service
HYDERABAD: BJP MP Eatala Rajender on Saturday called on the people of Telangana, regardless of their ideologies and political affiliation, to protect press freedom, as this would…
Afghanistan: How press freedom has collapsed since Taliban seizure | Asia | An in-depth look at…
Selma (name changed) was a journalist and activist living and working in Panjshir Province, northeastern Afghanistan. She lost her job following the Taliban takeover of the war-torn country in August. After being threatened, she…
Prioritize public order and safety after the floods, do not stifle press freedom by questioning…
As flood victims begin the reconstruction process, police should focus on maintaining public order and safety, not investigating journalists who were just!-->…
Hong Kong’s Lam: media shutdowns unrelated to press freedom
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said the recent shutdown of two media outlets in the city does not indicate a decline in press freedom, as decisions have been made by the media themselves.Through Associated press ZEN SOOJanuary 4, 2022,…
Hostility towards media continues even as cases of press freedom violations decline in 2021 –…
KATMANDU, January 1: Even though incidents of press freedom violations decreased in 2021 compared to previous years, hostility towards the media and journalists has not decreased in Nepal. According to a report published by Freedom Forum,…
With Freedom of the Press, “American Leadership Really Matters”
The work of journalists is becoming more and more dangerous, with a record number of detainees for their coverage and dozens killed each year.
As of December, more than 290 journalists were in jail for their work and at least 24 had been…
Reviews | Dangerous move over Times, Project Veritas, and press freedom
Half a century ago, the Supreme Court settled the question of when a court can prevent the publication of a newspaper. In 1971, the Nixon administration attempted to prevent The Times and The Washington Post from publishing classified…
IAPA wants press freedom guaranteed in Chile’s new constitution – MercoPress
IAPA wants press freedom guaranteed in Chile's new constitution
Thursday, December 23, 2021 - 09:05 UTC…
EU expresses concern over Polish media bill and impact on press freedom
People take part in a rally to protest against a media bill passed by the Polish parliament which critics say aims to affect the operations of the TVN24 news channel owned by the American company Discovery Inc, in Krakow, Poland, December…
Greek journalists denounce decline in press freedom
Athens (AFP) - The murder of a journalist, the Prime Minister publicly reprimanding a foreign journalist and alleged state surveillance. It has been a bad year for media rights in Greece.
The…
Press freedom threatened in Europe
When it comes to press freedom, Europe is often hailed as a model of freedom. But some experts are sounding the alarm bells on an increasingly hostile environment for journalists.
Corinne Vella was not expecting a great…
World Press Freedom Day 2022 to focus on journalism under surveillance
The theme was announced at COLPIN, Latin America's largest gathering of investigative journalists, which took place in Canelones, Uruguay. The concept note is available at the…
US counterterrorism unit investigated journalists, raising concerns over press freedom
A special customs and border protection unit used sensitive government terrorist tracking databases to investigate up to 20 US-based journalists, including an award-winning Associate Press reporter Pulitzer, according to a federal…
Opinion: A blow for Julian Assange and for press freedom | Reviews | DW
It's a bad day for Julian Assange, but it doesn't end there. It's a bad day for journalists around the world, a bad day for press freedom, and a bad day for transparency and government oversight. Bitter irony, a London court essentially…
Maria Ressa fights for press freedom under Duterte in the Philippines
Published on: 12/10/2021 - 04:40Amended: 12/10/2021 - 04:38
Manila (AFP) - Veteran Filipino journalist Maria Ressa, who will accept the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo on Friday, has fought…
Chinese Journalists Face Mao-Era ‘Nightmare’, Press Freedom Group Says China
Xi Jinping has created a "nightmare" of Mao-era media oppression, and Hong Kong journalism is in "free fall," according to Reporters Without Borders (RSF).In a major report released on Wednesday, the journalism advocacy group detailed the…
UN chief urges Sudan to respect press freedom
Posted December 4, 2021
UN chief Antonio Guterres urged Sudanese authorities to respect freedom of speech and of the press, calling the stricken country hostile to journalists in a report delivered to the Security Council on Friday.…
Apple Daily, a closed Hong Kong pro-democracy newspaper, and founder Jimmy Lai win press freedom…
Jailed Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai and staff at his now-closed Apple Daily have received a prestigious press freedom award from the World Association of News Editors.
Apple Daily, formerly Hong Kong's most popular…
Thailand’s new restrictions further undermine press freedom
Thailand's National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has called on the media to stop covering pro-democracy activists calling for reform of the monarchy.NBTC commissioner Lt. Gen. Perapong Manakit called on the media…
Government ads should not be used as a tool to restrict press freedom, news organizations say
Government advertising should not be used as a tool to restrict press freedom, says PBA The APNS claims to have always strongly condemned and resisted all acts and policies aimed at restricting press freedom. Government…
“Nigeria’s economy is too weak to support press freedom” | The Guardian Nigeria…
The Guardian's managing director and editor Martins Oloja said the country's economy was too weak to support press freedom.
Oloja said this in Abuja yesterday during a media dialogue hosted by the…
As Project Veritas claims its press freedom violated, right-wing video producer attacks rights of…
Far-right video producer Project Veritas has been trying to undermine the careers and rights of mainstream journalists for years, but following the FBI raids on the home of founder and CEO James O'Keefe and his associates, the group now…
RSF and CPJ announce press freedom award recipients – Journal
KARACHI: Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and the well-known media's Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) have announced this year's winners of their respective press freedom awards.
In a statement, RSF said it awarded its press…
Press freedom advocates worry that Project Veritas just muzzled the ‘New York Times’
In an unusual and frightening decision on Thursday, a New York judge ordered the New York Times refrain from "disseminating or publishing further" information about Project Veritas, the activist group led by a far-right provocateur James…
2021 Press Freedom Prize Winners Unveiled | World | Latest news and insights from around the world…
In December 2019, a mysterious new lung disease spread in the city of Wuhan, in central China. At the time, no one imagined it would soon become a global pandemic. Chinese authorities have played down the incident as infections have…
DW Launches NFT Press Freedom Auction | Business | Economic and financial news from a German point…
Freedom of the press is threatened in many parts of the world. In a likely nod to this, Maria Ressa from the Philippines and Dmitry Muratov from Russia were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2021. Investigative journalists were honored…
Freedom of the press is no joke in the Philippines
Author: Danilo Araña Arao, University of the Philippines DilimanBy awarding the Nobel Peace Prize to journalists Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov on October 8, 2021, the Norwegian Nobel Committee has shed light on the state of…