Tag: Press Freedom
UN urges India to uphold protest rights as press groups decry...
Media groups reported arrests, assaults and obstruction of reporters as demonstrations challenged India’s disputed voter roll revision process
Philippine media groups seek dismissal of charges filed by religious group...
Media organizations say the case highlights pressure on editors responsible for publishing commentary on politically active religious groups
Human rights defenders remain at risk in Philippines as impunity persists...
International watchdogs say activists, journalists and Indigenous defenders continue facing threats, while accountability for abuses remains elusive
Legal crackdown on media spreads across Asia as press freedom hits...
Governments across Asia intensify legal pressure on journalists, using security laws to restrict reporting and weaken press freedom protections
Rights watchdog flags Philippines over escalating curbs on dissent
Watchdog cites arrests, prosecutions, and red-tagging as pressures mount on activists, journalists, and communities defending rights
Philippine court convicts journalist, church worker of terrorism financing, drawing condemnation...
Philippine court convicts community journalist of terrorism financing, alarming press freedom groups after her acquittal in weapons cases
Pope praises press freedom in message to Italian newspaper
Leo hopes the press will “always promote communication that is free and dialogical, animated by the search for truth and without prejudice”
Jimmy Lai convicted of national security charges in Hong Kong
He now faces a maximum penalty of life in prison and will be sentenced at a later date. He can appeal the charges
Radio Free Asia halts operations after Trump-era funding cuts and prolonged...
Radio Free Asia halts broadcasts after Trump-era funding cuts and a prolonged shutdown, sparking concerns over press freedom in Asia
Global journalists urge Marcos to end detention of Frenchie Mae Cumpio
Over 250 journalists from 35 countries urge Marcos to free Frenchie Mae Cumpio, warning press freedom is imperiled
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