The Hannover state opera house apologized for the incident and said Monday that it was immediately suspending ballet director Marco Goecke.

The court sentenced Mumin to two months in prison but in a surprise move he was released shortly after the ruling, having already spent around five months in jail.

Five years in prison for a comment about the army – that is what journalists could face under the proposed legislative amendment that Pakistan’s federal government is planning to submit to parliament.

With 92 other organisations, Reporters without Borders (RSF) condemns such an arbitrary decision and demands the immediate restoration of VOD’s operating licence.

CPJ emailed the regulator and contacted Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid for comment via messaging app, but did not receive any replies.

CPJ emailed the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs for comment, but did not receive any reply.

Security forces interrogated Mohtadi multiple times in recent weeks, according to those news reports.

The future of his station, Zinat FM, has seemed uncertain since the Taliban took power in August 2021.

Her sister Elahe Mohammadi was arrested on September 29 after reporting for Hammihan from the funeral of Mahsa Amini's funeral and remains in custody.

Khan Leakhena is one of more than 30 journalists affected by Prime Minister Hun Sen’s order to revoke the outlet’s license.

Its global report on internet censorship in 2022 — released mid-January — found 32 countries were hit by a total of 112 restrictions. Nearly all came during times of protest or unrest.

Fighting on the disputed border between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan killed at least 94 people and wounded over 100 in September 2022, the deadliest clashes in years.

The committee, which includes representatives of the 15 French media outlets and production companies for which he has worked, met for the first time on 9 February to determine its first steps.

Brazil is ranked 110th out of 180 countries in RSF's 2022 World Press Freedom Index.

She became a symbol of resistance to Russian propaganda on 14 March 2022, when she interrupted the evening news programme on the Russian state TV channel Pervy Canal, brandishing a sign with an anti-war message.

Supporters of the bill say it will improve journalism standards and protect against false news and disinformation.

The news sites were still accessible via Wi-Fi, or on the Salaam state internet provider, as well as when accessed via virtual private networks or VPNs, VOA found.

The cases also underscored the dangers of impunity ­­­— with such incidents sending an unsettling message to government critics and the free press.

Under Ohio law, the penalty for disorderly conduct is a fine of up to $150; the penalty for criminal trespassing is a fine of up to $250 and up to 30 days in jail.

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