Press Freedom

Stevan Dojcinovic, editor-in-chief of KRIK, is interviewed in Washington. (Credit: VOA Serbian)
Press Freedom

Serbia's Government 'Has to Respect Media,' Investigative Journalist Says

South & Central Asia

'We Need a Voice at Peace Talks,' Afghanistan’s Female Journalists Say

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East Asia Pacific

Myanmar Army Cracks Down on Journalists

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The image shows Libyan journalist Reda Fhelboom. (VOA/Taha Krewi)
Press Freedom

More Newspapers Doesn’t Always Mean More Freedom in Post-Gadhafi Libya

World Watch

In this Feb. 26, 2021, photo, Japanese journalist Yuki Kitazumi raises his hands as he is escorted by police upon arrival at…
Press Freedom
Japanese Journalists Call for Myanmar Junta to Free Detained Colleague
Yuki Kitazumi was detained in Yangon following a crackdown on media amid ongoing protests against the military overthrow of an elected government
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By Reuters
Tue, 04/20/2021 - 11:15 PM
The RSF (Reporters Without Borders) 2021 map of press freedom in Paris, France, April 20, 2021.
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Reporters Without Borders: Press Freedom Globally in Decline
The biggest decline came in Malaysia, where controversial fake news law and other restrictive regulations, coupled with arrests, prosecutions and raids, led to 18-point decline
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By Jessica Blatt
Tue, 04/20/2021 - 04:53 PM
A picture shows the headquarters of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) which organises the hugely popular Eurovision Song…
Europe
European Public Broadcasters Facing Twin Threats
The pandemic has boosted audiences for Europe's public service media, but the continent's public broadcasters are facing populist governments weakening their editorial independence and center-right governments considering defunding
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By Jamie Dettmer
Tue, 04/20/2021 - 02:53 PM
An Indian paramilitary soldier wearing protective gear frisks journalists during a press preview to show the preparedness of…
Press Freedom
Survey Says Pandemic Is Taking Toll on Press Freedom
Reporters Without Borders' 2021 Press Freedom Index says journalism blocked in nearly three-quarters of countries surveyed
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By Lisa Bryant
Tue, 04/20/2021 - 06:41 AM
Army, Media Face Off on Soccer Field in Bid to Improve Relations
Africa
To Improve Strained Relations, Ugandan Army, Media Face Off on Soccer Field 
Robert Sempala, the national coordinator of the Human Rights Network for Journalists, says Friday’s matches were a good starting point for better relations  
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By Halima Athumani
Mon, 04/19/2021 - 02:14 PM
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Europe
US Broadcaster Asks European Court to Block Russian Fines
The law, which applies to non-governmental political organizations and media receiving foreign funding, has been widely criticized as aiming to discredit critical reporting and dissent
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By Associated Press
Fri, 04/16/2021 - 12:09 PM
An Indian police officer aims his pellet gun towards demonstrators during a protest after Friday prayers in Srinagar March 5,…
Press Freedom
Keep Your Distance, Kashmir Police Tell Media
Police in India-controlled Kashmir cite safety and national security concerns as they tell journalists to stop live coverage of clashes with militants
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By Bilal Hussain
Fri, 04/16/2021 - 11:20 AM
Stevan Dojcinovic, editor-in-chief of KRIK, is interviewed in Washington. (Credit: VOA Serbian)
Press Freedom
Serbia's Government 'Has to Respect Media,' Investigative Journalist Says
In Q&A, head of investigative Serbian outlet KRIK says President Vucic needs to do more to end smear campaigns, harassment and spread of false news
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By Milan Nesic
Thu, 04/15/2021 - 08:16 PM
A man wearing a T-shirt with an image of Russian President Vladimir Putin leaves the Basmanny district court during a hearing…
Europe
In Arrest of Student Journalists, Signs of the Struggle for Russia’s Youth   
Russia’s universities the latest political battleground   
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By Charles Maynes
Thu, 04/15/2021 - 02:19 PM
Journalist and writer Ahmet Altan (C) waves to his daughter Senem Altan (R) as he is detained on November 12, 2019, at Kadikoy…
Europe
Turkish Writer Altan Released From Prison: Lawyer
The 71-year-old Altan has been in prison in western Istanbul since September 2016, on charges related to an attempted coup in July 2016
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By Reuters
Thu, 04/15/2021 - 11:01 AM
DOXA magazine editors from left, Armen Aramyan, Natalya Tyshkevich and Alla Gutnikova wait for a court session as a police…
Europe
Russia Targets Student Magazine With Raids, Criminal Charges
Charges come amid heightened pressure on independent news media
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By Associated Press
Wed, 04/14/2021 - 10:57 PM
'We Need a Voice at Peace Talks,' Afghanistan’s Female Journalists Say
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South & Central Asia
'We Need a Voice at Peace Talks,' Afghanistan’s Female Journalists Say
Female journalists in Afghanistan are calling on Kabul to include their representative at peace talks to ensure media and women’s rights are protected
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By Samsama Sirat
Wed, 04/14/2021 - 11:09 AM
Myanmar Army Cracks Down on Journalists
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East Asia Pacific
Myanmar Army Cracks Down on Journalists
Five major media groups have been banned and the internet has been shut down, but Burmese journalists are not giving up
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By Steve Sandford
Tue, 04/13/2021 - 01:35 PM
Journalist Belle Donati is seen on a TV set of the new headquarters of the multilingual news television channel Euronews in Lyon's Confluence district, southeastern France.
Press Freedom
In Latest Salvo Against Media, Belarus Takes Euronews Off Air
Officials stop European news network from broadcasting inside country amid campaign to muzzle independent media and journalists
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By RFE/RL
Tue, 04/13/2021 - 11:36 AM
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USAGM Pick to Lead Cuba Broadcasting Draws Criticism from Senator
Senate Foreign Relations Committee chairman raises concerns over new head of Office of Cuba Broadcasting, asking how plans to promote press freedom
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By VOA News
Mon, 04/12/2021 - 08:26 AM
Turkey Breaking the Silence
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New VOA Documentary - Turkey: Breaking the Silence
How Turkey smothered a free press — and made arresting its journalists a weapon

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