Press Freedom

A police truck carries the car of a veteran Greek crime reporter in southern Athens, April 9, 2021.
Europe

Execution-Style Killing of Greek Journalist Sends Shockwaves across Europe, West

A policeman blocks the camera to stop journalists from recording footage outside the Shanghai Pudong New District People's…
Press Freedom

China's Propaganda Against Foreign Media Increases 

Myanmar police talk to people gathering outside the Kamayut court in Yangon, March 12, 2021.
Press Freedom

Journalists on Trial for Covering Myanmar Coup

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

Saudi activist Loujain Al-Hathloul makes her way to appear at a special criminal court for an appeals hearing in Riyadh
Press Freedom
Saudi Jailings Damage Media and Women’s Rights, Activists Say
As prominent Saudi campaigner Loujain al-Hathloul is freed from jail, rights groups call for the release of columnist Nassima al-Sadah and other women’s rights activists
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By Jessica Blatt
Thu, 04/01/2021 - 12:09 AM
FILE PHOTO: Pedestrians walk past a BBC logo at Broadcasting House, as the corporation announced it will cut around 450 jobs from its news division, in London
East Asia Pacific
BBC Journalist Leaves China Over Concerns for His Safety
Move to Taiwan comes amid China’s criticism of BBC’s domestic news coverage
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Wed, 03/31/2021 - 12:46 PM
People hold signs of support at a memorial to remember the victims of the Atlanta area massage parlors shootings during a…
Press Freedom
Rise in Hate Crimes Increases Safety Concerns for Asian-American Journalists
As Atlanta shooting shines light on hate crimes against Asian-Americans, journalists report increase in racist targeting and slurs
Jason Patinkin
By Jason Patinkin
Tue, 03/30/2021 - 08:32 PM
Images show Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, Prime Minister Ana Brnabic, top right Sandra Bozic and Aleksandar Martinovic, bottom right, from the SNS party. (KRIK, CRTA, Reuters, RFE/RL)
Press Freedom
‘Dangerous’ Smear Campaigns Against Serbian Media Aim to Silence Critics
Media coalition calls on Serbia’s leaders to stand up for independent journalism as pro-government outlets and a member of ruling party attack investigative outlet
Milan Nesic
By Milan Nesic
Tue, 03/30/2021 - 07:23 PM
Bangladesh Called on to Review Digital Security Act
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Press Freedom
Bangladesh Called on to Review Digital Security Act
Media groups warn Digital Security Act is being used unfairly against journalists, including one who died in prison while detained under the law
Sanjana Feroz
By Sanjana Feroz
Mon, 03/29/2021 - 11:53 AM
People hold placards picturing photographs of Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink during a gathering to commemorate the 13th…
Europe
14 Years Later, Turkish-Armenian Journalist's Assassination Leads to Life Sentences
Two former police chiefs were sentenced Friday for their role in the killing of prominent Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink
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By VOA News
Fri, 03/26/2021 - 04:47 PM
Friends of murdered Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi hold posters bearing his picture as they attend an event marking the second-year anniversary of his assassination in front of Saudi Arabia Istanbul Consulate, on Oct. 2, 2020.
Press Freedom
Lack of US Action Against Saudi Crown Prince Bemoaned
Absence of sanctions following Khashoggi intelligence report leaves Saudi critics more vulnerable, say analysts
Namo Abdulla
By Namo Abdulla
Wed, 03/24/2021 - 05:02 PM
Rappler CEO and Executive Editor Maria Ressa, wearing a face mask to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, talks to reporters…
Press Freedom
Analysis of Trolling Reveals Efforts to Undermine Philippine Journalist
Data from five years of Twitter and Facebook posts shows threats and disinformation aimed at eroding trust in award-winning journalist Maria Ressa
Maria Elena Little Endara
By Maria Elena Little Endara
Tue, 03/23/2021 - 06:22 PM
FILE - In this Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017, file photo, the Facebook logo is displayed at a gathering for startup companies at Paris…
Press Freedom
Press Freedom Group Sues Facebook Over Misinformation, 'Hate Speech'
Reporters Without Borders says the social media giant is breaking its promise to provide a 'safe' and 'error-free' environment
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By VOA News
Tue, 03/23/2021 - 02:37 PM
FILE - A Venezuelans picks a newspaper in Caracas, May 1, 2019, after a day of violent clashes on the streets of the capital spurred by opposition leader Juan Guaido's call on the military to rise up against President Nicolas Maduro.
Press Freedom
Rights Groups Concerned as Venezuela Reviews Media Laws
Journalists and rights groups warn of potential for more restrictive environment as country’s newly formed National Assembly reviews media laws
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By Carolina Alcalde
Mon, 03/22/2021 - 04:52 PM
Journalists practice social distancing during a news conference with New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo at the Jacob Javits Center that will house a temporary hospital in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Tuesday, March 24, 2020, in New York. Gov. Cuomo sounded his most dire warning yet about the coronavirus pandemic, saying the infection rate in New York is accelerating and the state could be as close as two weeks away from a crisis that projects 40,000 people in intensive care. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Press Freedom
Pandemic Media Restrictions Limited Access to News
One year after the global coronavirus pandemic was declared, journalists and critics are still feeling impact of emergency laws and regulations, rights experts say
Maria Elena Little Endara
By Maria Elena Little Endara
Mon, 03/22/2021 - 04:22 PM
Pakistani journalist Ajay Kumar Lalwani is seen in an undated photo from social media.
Press Freedom
Pakistan Urged to Probe Killing of Journalist
New York-based Committee to Protect Journalists calls on the country’s authorities to conduct an independent investigation and hold perpetrators to account
Ayaz Gul
By Ayaz Gul
Sat, 03/20/2021 - 08:15 AM
Slovenia's Prime Minister Janez Jansa arrives for an EU summit in Brussels, Belgium, Oct. 16, 2020.
Press Freedom
Media Freedom in Slovenia Under EU Scrutiny
Verbal assaults, attempts to discredit media and allegations of bias raised at European Parliament debate on media freedom in Slovenia
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By Marja Novak 
Fri, 03/19/2021 - 04:54 PM
FILE PHOTO: FILE PHOTO: Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni arrives for the opening of the 33rd Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the Heads of State and the Government of the African Union (AU) in Addis Ababa
Africa
Ugandan President Sues Newspaper Over Vaccination Report
Newpaper says it will battle the matter before court if mediation fails.
Halima Athumani
By Halima Athumani
Fri, 03/19/2021 - 07:21 AM
Capitol police officers in riot gear push back demonstrators who try to break a door of the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6,…
Press Freedom
Domestic Terror Beat Brings Threats, Risks, US Journalists Say 
As coverage of far-right extremist groups increases, so do threats and assaults on the journalists investigating them  
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By Alan Greenblatt
Thu, 03/18/2021 - 09:13 AM
Turkey Breaking the Silence
Press Freedom
New VOA Documentary - Turkey: Breaking the Silence
How Turkey smothered a free press — and made arresting its journalists a weapon

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