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NYC protest in front of the NY Times, against the arrest of Journalists in India
People in New York City rally in solidarity with the journalists arrested in India The government of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi unleashed dozens of raids today targeting the highly popular progressive news outlet NewsClick. Indian media outlets cited a…
Stella Moris Assange: “They want to jail Julian so that they can jail any journalist”
“Day X”, the fateful day in the Assange saga, is fast approaching. Incarcerating Julian Assange gives governments the power to imprison any journalist, Stella Moris Assange told a packed room at the Swiss Press Club in Geneva last Monday (2023-07-10).…
Unesco awards prize to imprisoned Iranian journalists
Iranian journalists Niloofar Hamedi, Elaheh Mohammadi and Narges Mohammadi have been awarded the Unesco/Guillermo Cano 2023 World Press Freedom Prize for their work. All three are imprisoned in their country, and World Press Freedom Day calls for their release (Unesco…
Dear journalists: you, too, are in the crosshairs. Along with your readers
Stella Moris Assange sounds the alarm for all those who practice journalism with a conscience. As well as for all those who rely on them to stay informed. The Powers-that-be want to blindfold and gag not only Julian Assange but…
Journalists wage campaign against “culture of impunity”
The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines assailed the lack of accountability on the part of human rights violators that spurs a “culture of impunity” in the country. “Lack of accountability over harassment and attacks makes further threats more…
Pegasus Spyware: UN Urges Better Regulation of Surveillance Technology
The UN voiced alarm Monday at reports that several governments used Israeli phone malware to spy on activists, journalists and others, stressing the urgent need for better regulation of surveillance technology. By Countercurrents Collective Media reports said: The UN High…
Journalists under threat: August’s 10 most urgent cases
Every month, the One Free Press Coalition draws attention to unresolved cases of crimes against journalists. This month, the list includes the cases of Omar Radi, Solafa Magdy and Maria Ressa. 1. Austin Tice (Syria) This month marks eight years…
Bangladesh: Repeal Abusive Law Used in Crackdown on Critics
Government Should End Spurious Charges, Pre-Trial Detention to Silence Dissent Bangladesh authorities are using the abusive Digital Security Act to harass and indefinitely detain activists, journalists, and others critical of the government and its political leadership, Human Rights Watch said today. The administration…
Journalists under pressure in Belarus as Lukashenko runs for presidency
The start of the presidential elections campaign in Belarus was marked by a harsh crackdown on journalists and bloggers. Analysts and human rights activists believe that the authorities will go on with repressions. A wave of arrests of journalists, bloggers…
Hungary: Law to fight coronavirus creates ‘uncertainty’ for journalists
A law that holds a prison sentence of up to five years for spreading “false information” is part of new measures against COVID-19. As Fanny Facsar reports, journalists fear it could make it even harder to report news. These are…
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