Belarus orders Russian journalist Yekaterina Yanshina detained for 15 days
Sys told CPJ that Yanshina attended the trial as “a journalist and an observer.”
Despite Releases, 50 Other Journalists Still Jailed in Myanmar
A spokesman for the military council has denied that journalists are arrested for their work.
Independent News Outlet Staff Go on Trial in Belarus
According to Viasna, there are over 1,400 political prisoners in Belarus.
Uganda Court Quashes Part of Law Used Against Government Critics
There was no immediate response from government spokesman Ofwono Opondo to a Reuters request for comment.
Europe and Central Asia: Women on the frontline of defending free speech
Women around the world are creating their own networks as a means of self-protection, solidarity, and support.
Four staff members of Nicaragua’s La Prensa charged with conspiracy, two in detention
CPJ has documented the Nicaraguan government’s crackdown on independent media and actions against La Prensa and its staff.
RSF condemns Latvia's censorship of Russian exile television
Several other independent Russian media have relocated to Riga after being forced to leave Russia.
Latvia Pulls License for Exiled Russian TV Channel
The channel moved to Latvia after Russian authorities blocked its broadcasts for critical coverage of the war in Ukraine.
RSF urges for release of Chinese political commentator sentenced to three years and six months
China ranks 175th out of 180 in the 2022 RSF World Press Freedom Index.
Pakistani Journalist's Funeral Attends Thousands Amid Surging Political Tensions
The funeral was held amid allegations that his death stemmed from a crackdown on media in Pakistan.
RSF to register with French investigation into French reporter’s abduction in Mali
Mali is ranked 111th out of 180 countries in RSF's 2022 World Press Freedom Index.
Russian exile TV channel Dozhd allowed to broadcast from the Netherlands
Dozhd also hopes to be certified soon by the Journalism Trust Initiative,
Finland: Reporting on national security issues must not become a taboo, RSF warns after observing the Helsingin Sanomat trial
Finland is ranked 5th out of 180 countries in RSF’s 2022 World Press Freedom Index.
CPJ condemns November detention of WSJ reporter in Arizona
The Phoenix Police Department is under federal investigation to evaluate its practices, including whether it engages in discriminatory policing.
An Australian law making Facebook and Google pay for news has been successful
The tech firms inked more than 30 deals with media outlets compensating them for content.
Hong Kong Now a City of Red Lines for Media, Analysts Say
Hong Kong was once a model for press freedom in the Asia region, with local and international reporters covering political events freely.
Bernard Kalb, Longtime Foreign Affairs Newsman, Dies at 100
Survivors include his wife, Phyllis, and their four daughters, Tanah, Marina, Claudia and Sarinah.
Spending Package Includes Media Support but Drops Shield Law
The Local Journalism Sustainability Act is a bipartisan bill that would help provide tax credits to newsrooms that hire local journalists, small businesses that advertise in local media, and to consumers.
Three journalists have been detained since September by Egyptian authorities
The whereabouts, charges, and reasons for the arrest of Moussa, Shnin, and Diab are unknown.
A study indicates that South Africa is resilient to Chinese attempts to influence the media
The Chinese government still attempts to influence South Africa’s media environment.