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.
More curbs on coverage of Turkish government’s handling of quake aftermath
The judicial censorship followed fines that the High Council for Broadcasting (RTÜK) imposed on three national TV broadcasters on 22 February for criticising the government’s disaster management, and a series of obstacles to coverage of the situation on the ground after the earthquake.
Taliban raids office of Tamadon TV, assaults staff in Afghanistan
CPJ contacted Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid for comment via messaging app but did not receive any response.
Turkey indicts 10 journalists on terrorism charges
The defendants face up to 15 years in prison if found guilty under Turkey’s anti-terrorism laws.
Dozens of Radio Channels Stop Broadcasting in Taliban-Ruled Afghanistan
The Afghan Independent Journalists Union (AIJU), a Kabul-based local media monitor, released the figures Monday to mark World Radio Day.
UNESCO Conference Tackles Disinformation, Hate Speech
"Digital platforms have changed the way we connect and face the world, the way we face each other," UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay said in opening remarks.
Google Tests Blocking News Content for Some Canadians
The company runs thousands of tests each year to assess any potential changes to its search engine, he added.
Turkey’s justice system must stop persecuting RSF’s representative
Both a journalist and staunch press freedom advocate, Onderoglu has been RSF’s representative in Turkey since 1996
Congolese journalists face death threats as M23 rebels advance, flee for safety
M23 members threatened to kill them and other journalists that had reported information they viewed as favorable to the DRC military
Kafkaesque arrest and muzzled media in Algeria
Many journalists were harassed and arrested,
Reporting on violence resulted in the deaths of two journalists in Haiti
The victims were identified as Tayson Latigue and Frantzsen Charles.
With Media Under Fire, Organizations Rally to Offer Support
The union is also tracking deaths. As of November, the war has killed 43 journalists in Ukraine, including eight who were on assignment.
EU assesses media mergers for editorial independence and pluralism
The EU is also worried about the allocation of some countries' state advertising to pro-government outlets to influence the media.
Jailed Tajik journalist Abdusattor Pirmuhammadzoda describes severe physical abuse, forced confession in letter
Radio Ozodi was unable to establish the circumstances under which these recordings had been made.
The Myanmar Junta accuses a Japanese journalist of inciting dissent
Filmmaker Kubota, 26, was detained near an anti-government rally in Yangon along with two Myanmar citizens.
Media Climate in Albania Worsening, Press Freedom Advocates Say
In 2022, Albania fell 20 places in the press freedom index compiled by international watchdog Reporters Without Borders, from 83rd to 103rd place.
A number of Ugandan rights groups have filed a lawsuit against the Internet law
Legal experts have warned that the law will be used to target government critics.
Iranian reporters not giving up after six months of protests and persecution
All voiced anxiety and acknowledged that they sometimes have to censor themselves to avoid possible interrogation or arrest.
3 Gang Members Indicted in 2nd Plot to Kill Iranian American Journalist
Alinejad, an outspoken critic of the Iranian government, hosts a current affairs TV show out of New York for VOA’s Persian language service.
Evidence suggests Pakistani shot reporter was targeted.
Pakistan's government formed an investigation team to look into the matter, which caused uproar in the country.