Tag: press freedom

Mongolian authorities are under scrutiny following a police raid on an independent news outlet, raising alarm among press freedom advocates. ...

President Ilham Aliyev has announced nationwide celebrations to mark the 150th anniversary of Azerbaijan's National Press. The initiative aims to ...

Tajikistan has highlighted the need for systemic media cooperation in Central Asia, emphasizing collaboration among regional outlets to enhance information ...

A US academic was detained in Thailand on charges of lèse-majesté, which prohibits insults against the monarchy. Authorities have yet ...

Brunei faces significant restrictions on media and internet freedom, as highlighted by the Civicus Monitor. The government enforces strict controls ...

Malaysia is set to advance legislation aimed at tightening media restrictions, raising concerns over press freedom. The proposed law seeks ...

A U.S. academic has been granted bail in Thailand after being charged with royal insult, a serious offense under the ...

In a startling breach of protocol, the White House inadvertently shared sensitive Yemen war plans with a journalist. The error ...

Radio Free Asia has announced plans to cease operations by the end of April unless a court intervenes. The decision ...

Radio Free Asia has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. administration, seeking to restore funding that was recently cut. The ...

Turkmenistan has intensified its crackdown on press freedom, with Reporters sans frontières highlighting the dire situation for the nation's remaining ...

The International Federation of Journalists reports that the President of the Maldives has allegedly threatened the CEO of Adhadhu, raising ...

Azerbaijan has suspended the operations of local BBC News services, citing regulatory non-compliance. This move adds to growing concerns over ...

"Global Voices" stands out as the sole German-language newspaper in Central Asia, bridging cultures and providing a unique perspective on ...

Armenia has once again countered claims from Azerbaijan, labeling them as disinformation. The statement from Public Radio of Armenia highlights ...

Bahrain’s "Freedom on the Net 2024" report by Freedom House highlights ongoing restrictions on digital rights, including censorship of dissenting ...

Azerbaijan’s women journalists face increasing peril as they navigate a murky landscape of repression. Human Rights Watch highlights alarming reports ...

In Vietnam, climate defenders face increasing repression as authorities silence activists advocating for environmental protection. The crackdown raises concerns over ...

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have resulted in the deaths of at least nine individuals, including journalists, according to reports from ...

Cambodian authorities denied re-entry to a Mongabay journalist known for reporting on illegal logging. The move raises concerns about press ...