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Russia Puts Prominent Russian-American Journalist on Wanted List

Russia opens criminal case against Masha Gessen, accusing them of spreading false information about the Russian army
Fox News Disputes Reporter's Claim He Was Fired for Challenging Jan. 6 Coverage

The network argues that Jason Donner has not shown he faced illegal discrimination
Criticized Over Blogger Arrests, Uzbekistan Denies It's a Free Speech Issue

Uzbekistan says trials are related to wrongdoing; analysts question whether sharp commentary is the real reason
Death Toll of Media, Aid Workers at Record High in Israel-Hamas Conflict

In the first two months of the Israel-Hamas war, a record number of journalists and aid workers have been killed. VOA’s Cristina Caicedo Smit has the story.
Kremlin Propaganda on Uptick in Latin America

Analysts say Russia is circulating disinformation about "Nazis" in Ukraine, "threats" posed by NATO and the U.S.
Senate Approves USAGM Board

The government agency oversees six congressionally funded international broadcasting and tech entities, including Voice of America
Under Yoon, South Korea Defamation Cases Against Media Rise

Yoon, an ex-prosecutor, says he is fighting 'fake news'; analysts warn he is chilling free speech
Generative AI May Need News Organizations, Journalism to Succeed

Close to 600 news organizations worldwide block artificial intelligence from their content
Journalists in Azerbaijan Targeted in Wave of Arrests

Six journalists have been detained in a move that media analysts say is politically motivated
Far-Reaching Threats a Worry for Cambodian-American Journalist

Cambodian journalists at home, abroad describe threats, harassment
Burkina Faso Journalist Gives Voice to Conflict Survivors Telling Difficult Stories

Despite those tough conditions, Mariam Ouedraogo has not been deterred from covering the issues affecting the most vulnerable people in her country
Mexican Journalist Granted US Asylum After 15-Year Journey

After a 15-year case before the U.S. immigration courts, Mexican journalist Emilio Gutierrez Soto has been granted asylum. Media advocates say at-risk journalists like him need a fast track to safety. VOA’s immigration reporter Aline Barros has more. Camera: Saqib Islam
In India, News Outlet Gives Voice to Low Castes

Emergence of media that focus on low caste issues can help amplify the concerns of the Dalit community, which often suffers discrimination
Report: Dozens of Governments Target Journalists With Transnational Repression

Russia, China and Iran are among the 26 countries seeking to harm or threaten exiled media, Freedom House says
Journalist Couple Fears Pakistan Will Deport Family to Afghanistan

Pakistan's move to repatriate hundreds of undocumented Afghans a concern, say journalists who fled

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