Press Freedom

Publisher Zamora reimprisoned in Guatemala in move lawyer calls ‘inhumane’

Founder of Guatemalan news website awaits retrial in case widely criticized by lawyers, international community

Advocates for jailed publisher Lai turn to Trump administration

Zimbabwe journalist still in custody after case adjourned

Blessed Mhlanga faces charges of incitement over interviews with a politician who criticized Zimbabwe's president

‘I was there to try to kill the journalist,’ gunman tells New York court

Azerbaijani hitman testifies at trial of two men accused of hiring him to kill a VOA host who is a critic of Iran

Trial to begin in New York for men accused of planning assassination of VOA host

Experts say the case underscores the lengths Tehran will go to in order to silence its critics

Lawsuit in US offers hope of justice for brother of journalist killed in El Salvador war

Civil lawsuit against a Salvadoran officer living in Virginia seeks answers in killings of four Dutch journalists more than 40 years ago during civil war

Across Pacific, new-found freedoms face legal, economic obstacles

Across Pacific Island nations, journalists are pushing back on draconian laws and defamation cases, while weighing the cost of Chinese economic help against true editorial freedom. VOA’s Jessica Stone has the story. Camera: Sharon Elone

California rolls back social media law   

In a win for Elon Musk's X corporation, the U.S. state of California will no longer require social media companies to report about their content moderation practices. VOA's Matt Dibble has more from Silicon Valley.

Barred from education, young Afghan woman dreams of career in media

The Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan brought an abrupt end to Aiman Qiyami’s education. But from exile, she is working to achieve her ambition of a career in media. From Peshawar, Pakistan, Muska Safi brings us the story, narrated by Bezhan Hamdard. Roshan Noorzai contributed.

In Myanmar, journalist abused after speaking out about prison conditions

Media outlet says Sai Zaw Thaike is beaten daily after raising complaints over abuse of other prisoners at Myanmar prison

Cybercrime laws risk 'steady criminalization' of journalists, analysts warn

Changes in Pakistan, Myanmar risk adding to already repressive reporting environment, media watchdogs say