How the Hong Kong and Chinese authorities use linguistic trickery to undermine opponents The post The so-called trial of Jimmy Lai appeared first on Index on Censorship.| Index on Censorship
The Israeli military's double-tap strike on Nasser hospital in Gaza killed at least five journalists, along with doctors and rescuers.| The Dissenter
Trump officials' targeting of noncitizen students at US universities has impacted student press freedom. The Stanford Daily is fighting back.| The Dissenter
ACLU filed habeas petition demanding the immediate release of Mario Guevara from ICE detention in Georgia. He's been in solitary for two months.| The Dissenter
As digital platforms increasingly become battlegrounds for public discourse, the harassment of women journalists must be recognized and addressed as a critical threat to democracy.| Foundation for Media Alternatives
Guevara’s indefinite detention violates Constitution, say ACLU, press freedom groups The post Journalist Mario Guevara challenges his ICE detention with habeas petition appeared first on Atlanta Civic Circle.| Atlanta Civic Circle
CONTACT: Caroline Hendrie, SPJ Executive Director, chendrie@hq.spj.orgNadia Gordon, SPJ Communications Coordinator, ngordon@hq.spj.org The Society of Professional Journalists has joined a coalition of more than a dozen press freedom and civil liberties organizations in a letter led by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) urging the National Guard to uphold press freedoms during its current deployment to Washington, ... SPJ, coalition urge National Guard to protect press freedom during DC deployment| Society of Professional Journalists
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Anas al-Sharif and his colleagues from Al Jazeera were killed in a targeted attack because they refused to be silenced| Index on Censorship
Hayes Mabweazara, University of Glasgow and Bethia Pearson, University of Glasgow Media capture happens when media outlets lose their independence and fall under the influence of political or finan…| African Centre for Media Excellence
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In the 12 years since Radio Rozana’s first broadcast, founder Lina Chawaf has worked tirelessly to expand the outlet’s coverage of her native Syria. She was forced to flee the country in 2011 after former President Bashar Assad began cracking down on independent media in the wake of the Arab Spring, yet still managed to broadcast from neighboring Turkey with the help of grants from several Western aid groups. The outlet received a significant boost in 2024 when it was awarded a $120,000...| Nieman Reports
The U.S. government defended their prosecution of Assange saying he is no "ordinary journalist" and WikiLeaks is not a legitimate publisher.| The Dissenter
CONTACT: Emily Bloch, SPJ National President, eblochjourno@gmail.com Caroline Hendrie, SPJ Executive Director, chendrie@hq.spj.org Kim Tsuyuki, SPJ Communications Specialist, ktsuyuki@hq.spj.org The Society of Professional Journalists is deeply disappointed by Paramount Global’s decision to settle with President Donald Trump over his lawsuit against the CBS News program “60 Minutes.” “This is not just a legal settlement — it’s ... Paramount settlement betrays journalist...| Society of Professional Journalists
Uganda’s media landscape is increasingly shaped by a mix of restrictive laws, administrative action and economic pressure, according to a new report by the African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME). […]| African Centre for Media Excellence
CONTACT:Emily Bloch, SPJ President, eblochjourno@gmail.comCaroline Hendrie, SPJ Executive Director, chendrie@hq.spj.orgNadia Gordon, SPJ Communications Coordinator, ngordon@hq.spj.org| Society of Professional Journalists
CONTACT:Emily Bloch, SPJ President, eblochjourno@gmail.comCaroline Hendrie, SPJ Executive Director, chendrie@hq.spj.org Nadia Gordon, SPJ Communications Coordinator, ngordon@hq.spj.org| Society of Professional Journalists
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CONTACT: Caroline Hendrie, SPJ Executive Director, chendrie@hq.spj.org Seth Stern, Freedom of the Press Foundation Advocacy Director, seth@pressfreedomfoundation.org An unconstitutional policy in Greene County, Virginia prohibits government employees from talking to the press and requires them to label anything they share with the press as “opinion” even if it’s verifiable fact. Apparently the Chairman of the ... Rights organizations object to ‘entirely absurd’ VA gag policy| Society of Professional Journalists
CONTACT:Emily Bloch, SPJ National President, eblochjourno@gmail.comDan Kubiske, SPJ International Community Co-Chair, dekubiske@gmail.comKim Tsuyuki, SPJ Communications Specialist, ktsuyuki@hq.spj.org The Society of Professional Journalists is alarmed by the proposal to replace Voice of America news feeds from its own journalists and other internationally respected news organizations with One America News. SPJ views this move, proposed by United ... SPJ views proposed VOA/OAN deal as affront ...| Society of Professional Journalists
CONTACT: Emily Bloch, SPJ National President, eblochjourno@gmail.com Nadia Gordon, SPJ Communications Coordinator, ngordon@hq.spj.org The Society of Professional Journalists applauds U.S. District Judge Trevor N. McFadden’s decision ordering the White House to reinstate the Associated Press’ access to cover presidential events. The preliminary injunction is a significant win for press freedom, reaffirming that the government cannot ... SPJ applauds federal ruling restoring AP access...| Society of Professional Journalists
Luisenrrique Becerra, a 29-year-old freelance photojournalist, was covering a demonstration in downtown Lima when officers from Peru’s National Police approached and him started shooting. It was Saturday, 28 January, at around 9pm. Becerra, who works with German and Swiss outlets, had seen how the police tried to surround a group of demonstrators, shooting them with […]| The Tequila Files
Project88 published a report on Decree 126, a new decree that greatly increases government oversight and regulations on associations.| Project88
Written by Chiaoning Su. This article examines the reporting controversy faced by TaiwanPlus, a government-funded English-language news platform in Taiwan, following the U.S. election. It highlight…| Taiwan Insight
MOGADISHU, Somalia, 22 July 2024 – The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) condemns the detention of the CEO of Dawan Media, Alinur Salad, in Mogadishu on Monday evening, as announced by the police. We call for his immediate and unconditional release.| Somali Journalists Syndicate
MOGADISHU, Somalia 18 July, 2024 – The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) expresses concern about the recent violent threats against journalists in Jubbaland’s Dhobley town and the ongoing intimidation and pressure on journalists in Puntland. These incidents are part of the latest series of violations against press freedom in Somalia.| Somali Journalists Syndicate
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While granting WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange a limited appeal against extradition, the US government was encouraged by the UK High Court to submit "assurances" that could prevent further proceedings.| The Dissenter
The Pima County Sheriff's Department arrested KJZZ reporter Alisa Reznick while she was covering a pro-Palestine protest in Tucson, Arizona.| theappeal.org
