Tag: press freedom

Philippines: Frenchie Mae Cumpio has been convicted of terrorism financing, the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) reports. This verdict sparks ...

Amnesty International has urgently demanded the immediate release of a Bangladeshi journalist detained under anti-terror laws, denouncing the arrest as ...

Freedom House's "Freedom in the World 2025" report reveals a complex picture for Kuwait, where cautious political reforms coexist with ...

Hong Kong Chief Executive brought up Jimmy Lai's conviction in a meeting with China's President Xi Jinping, spotlighting the city's ...

Yemen held a solemn farewell for 31 journalists reportedly assassinated by Israeli forces. The ceremony condemned the targeted killings, highlighting ...

Human Rights Watch reports a sharp decline in media freedom in Afghanistan under Taliban rule. Journalists face harassment, censorship, and ...

Female journalists were barred from attending an event hosted by the Afghan embassy in India, sparking outrage over gender discrimination. ...

Press freedom watchdogs have raised concerns over proposed Maldives media legislation, warning it could undermine journalistic independence and restrict free ...

Kyrgyzstan's president has signed a new law imposing penalties for publishing false information. The measure aims to combat misinformation and ...

France has issued an arrest warrant for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad over the killing of journalists, Al Jazeera reports. The ...

Opinion | Israel must grant journalists access to Gaza to ensure transparency amid ongoing conflict. Open media coverage is essential ...

Kyrgyz authorities have arrested Kloop journalists amid a crackdown on press freedom. The move targets independent reporting on organized crime ...

ARTICLE 19 calls on Malaysian authorities to end harassment of PRIDECARE organisers, urging respect for freedom of expression and assembly. ...

Rights groups have called on Kyrgyzstan to immediately release Kloop journalists detained amid their investigative reporting. The move raises concerns ...

Azerbaijan cracks down on independent journalists amid rising tensions, as Europe intensifies efforts to secure Azerbaijani gas supplies. The clash ...

Azerbaijani reporter Ulviyya Ali, working for Voice of America, was detained recently, spotlighting ongoing challenges faced by journalists in Azerbaijan. ...

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has taken a bold step by submitting a compelling joint report to the United ...

The UN is calling on Turkmenistan to take action and investigate the alarming suspected poisoning of journalist Soltan Achilova. As ...

Mongolian authorities find themselves in the spotlight after a dramatic police raid on an independent news outlet, sparking outrage among ...

President Ilham Aliyev has declared a grand celebration across the nation to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Azerbaijan's National Press. ...