RSF expands “Uncensored Library” in Minecraft with room on Iran
The “Uncensored library” is an idea of the German creative agency DDB, the “Uncensored Library” was built with the help of the design studio BlockWorks
Polish journalist held on spying charges takes his case to the European Court of Human Rights
Poland’s secret service claims Gonzalez used his role as a journalist as a cover for espionage, but officials have not publicly disclosed any supporting evidence.
A political reporter in Pakistan faces legal action and online threats
Satti denied that, saying he only “compiled” interviews and statements by Khan. The video has since been deleted.
Refusing to Stay Silent on Media Directives, Somali Journalist Goes on Trial
The case against Abdalle is linked with Somalia’s long battle with militancy.
Indian journalist Devendra Khare shot in Uttar Pradesh
On February 18, two of Singh’s associates threatened the journalist at his office, warning him not to report further on the incident, Khare told The Print and CPJ.
Turkish authorities jail 2 journalists over earthquake coverage, detain a third overnight
A new disinformation law, passed in October 2022, carries prison terms of up to three years for those convicted of publicly spreading false information that causes concern, fear, or panic.
Earthquake Deals Another Blow to Turkey’s Struggling Local Media
Local journalists in southern Turkey have been torn between mourning their loved ones and reporting the scope of destruction in their cities.
Iranian Activist and VOA Host Masih Alinejad Among TIME's Women of the Year
For Some Hong Kong Journalism Students, Security Law is a Challenge
Some journalism students have said that a National Security Law passed in 2020 is like "the elephant in the room" when it comes to class debates and discussions.
Covid-19 a widespread excuse to bar foreign correspondents from reporting in China
Accessing Chinese sources is also increasingly difficult: last year, more than two-thirds of correspondents (78%) were told by potential interviewees that they were not allowed to speak to them or that they needed prior permission.
Kafkaesque arrest and muzzled media in Algeria
Many journalists were harassed and arrested,
NYT journalists, workers on 24-hour strike for ‘better newsroom’
Employees hold first such strike at the newspaper in more than 40 years as negotiations over contracts drag on.
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.
Romelson Vilcin, a Haitian journalist, was killed during a demonstration at a police station
Members of the Haitian National Police beat and fired tear gas at the protesters as they tried to enter the station.
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.
In light of the death of Hawar News Agency reporter by airstrikes, CPJ calls on the Turkish authorities to investigate
ANHA is a news agency affiliated with the Kurdish administration of northeast Syria.
Belarus Opens Trial of Journalist for Prominent Polish Paper
Belarus put human rights activist Ales Bialiatski, a co-winner of the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize, on trial for financing protests
Three journalists face criminal investigation in Bosnia and Herzegovina leak probe
Morača told SrpskaInfo that he considered it his journalistic duty to report that prosecutors had not ordered the arrest of the suspect identified by police in the rape investigation.
Georgia draft laws seek to brand media outlets as foreign agents
On Monday, February 27, that legislation’s authors registered a second bill, which they described as a direct translation of the U.S. Foreign Agents Registration Act.