Freedom of the Press

Indian Muslim journalist walks out of jail after 850 days
Siddique Kappan, who spent 28 months in jail, was charged under anti-terror laws for reporting on a gang-rape case.
Published On 2 Feb 2023
Making a point: Hong Kong journalists regroup abroad
Journalists find it difficult to report in Hong Kong after imposition of national security law and crackdown on media.
Published On 31 Jan 2023
From: The Listening Post
Ghosts of Gujarat: India bans the BBC’s Modi film
A documentary on Modi’s role in 2002 Gujarat riots causes a media maelstrom in India. Plus, UK press vs labour unions.
Published On 28 Jan 2023
Finnish reporters found guilty of revealing classified intel
Press freedom groups, Finnish media warn ruling could have a chilling effect on reporting in the Nordic nation.
Published On 27 Jan 2023

Authorities allege Latvia-based publication threatens Russia’s constitutional system and security.

At least 67 journalists were killed in 2022 driven by Ukraine, Mexico, and Haiti, Committee to Protect Journalists says.

Twitter’s secret relationship with the US government. Plus, SLAPPs – the tool used to silence critical journalism.

State agency would determine what constitutes misinformation.

The Editors body urges the government to scrap the proposal saying it ‘will result in the censorship of the press’.

Shahid Aslam was arrested last week over report on alleged wealth of ex-army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa.

Appellate tax court clears Philippine Nobel laureate Maria Ressa of all four charges of tax evasion filed against her.

Ihsane El Kadi, who owns a media group and is a vocal critic of the government, has been placed in pretrial detention.

Russian envoy summoned as PM calls targeting of investigative reporter Christo Grozev ‘an attack on freedom of speech’.

The past year saw a political swing leftward in countries like Brazil and Colombia as well as crises and World Cup gold.

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