Press Freedom
RightsCon!
Days before the conference opened, the Zambian government effectively cancelled RightsCon, the world’s largest digital rights summit, which was scheduled to run in Lusaka from…
Press Freedom Is Good for Just 1% of Humanity
When prominent democracies weaken press freedom protections, the report’s backers argue, they create a permissive signal for restrictions elsewhere. Exceptions exist in Syria, improvements in…
Breaking the Muzzle
The letter, obtained by Reuters, reflects simmering frustration among staff who say editorial independence has been systematically suppressed for years. Whether Magyar’s promises translate into…
Reporting Is Now a Federal Offence
The Trump Administration Is Prosecuting a Journalist for the Crime of Covering a Protest.Georgia Fort documented a demonstration inside a Minnesota church. The Department…
The Question of Palestine Action’s Digital Presence
As the landscape of online expression continues to evolve under the shadow of regulation and scrutiny, the call for transparency from regulatory bodies like Ofcom…
Ethiopia’s Press Freedom Under Threat
A free press is essential for informing the public and ensuring that leaders are held accountable. Without it, the integrity of the electoral process is…
The Global Killings of Journalists Give War a New Weapon
The statistics deepen a grim pattern: in high‑intensity conflicts and in authoritarian settings alike, attacks on journalists are not incidental but strategic, aimed at silencing…
Gaza’s Airwaves, Radio Returns as a Humanitarian Lifeline
Humanitarian and reconstruction policies should prioritise media recovery as part of recovery: rapid supply of transmitters and fuel, training and protection for journalists, and funding…
Hong Kong’s Assault on Freedom of Expression
Lai had already faced multiple convictions prior to this lengthy sentence, including charges related to unauthorized assemblies and fraud, resulting in over seven years behind…
How Rural Indian Women are Redefining Journalism
India’s women reporters are transforming journalism, especially in rural areas. Khabar Lahariya offers a powerful example of grassroots innovation, inspiring broader reflection on whose voices…
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Al Jazeera Forum: Navigating the Complexities of Human Rights, Accountability & International Law
Discussions included the role of the ICC prosecutor and the importance of consistent enforcement to avoid perceptions of selective justice. Despite challenges, international law was…
Israel, Media, and the Curtailment of Press Freedoms
For Palestinians in the West Bank, reduced media presence may mean diminished visibility for rights abuses and reduced scrutiny of authorities on both sides. A…
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