Activists pressure Biden to punish China-backed authorities
Most of the leaders of the 2019 protests that shook Hong Kong are now in prison or exile and the president is being urged to do something about it.
Nigeria's David Hundeyin Underscores Need for Reform Across Africa
If Africa's younger generations can shake off the bloated, corrupt bureaucracies that have plagued their continent since the colonial era, Africa could play a pivotal role in the global economy moving forward.
President Biden Is Trampling the Bill of Rights by Prosecuting Assange
If we want to preserve our democracy, we have to defend the freedom of the press.
Ron DeSantis' media crackdown raises free speech alarms
A civil liberty group described one of the bill as a "real and severe threat to our freedom of the press."
Moment reporter arrested during Ohio train derailment segment goes viral
NewsNation reporter Evan Lambert was arrested for being too loud while the Ohio governor was speaking.
Zelensky accused of censorship over Ukraine media law
The new legislation expands the authority of Ukraine's state broadcasting council to regulate all media in the country.
Serbia's 'Trump' Is Building an Authoritarian State
Activist groups, like the one I work for called Kreni-Promeni, are seeking to expose Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić.
U.S., Canada Condemn Arrest, Sedition Charges Against Hong Kong Journalists
Former Stand News editors Chung Pui-kuen and Patrick Lam were charged with conspiracy to publish a seditious publication.
Pro-Democracy News Site Shut Down by Hong Kong Government
Seven people tied to the news outlet were arrested and the government froze the outlet's financial assets.
Poland's Andrzej Duda Vetos Bill Forcing Discovery to Sell TV Network
Discovery would have had to sell its stakes in TVN under the bill, as they owned more than 49 percent of the network.
U.S.-Funded Broadcaster's Belarus Outlet Labeled as Extremist
Radio Svaboda, the Belarusian outlet for Radio Free Europe, was labeled extremist more than a year after it covered the country's August 2020 election protests.
Protests Erupt in Poland Over Plan to Force Out U.S. Broadcaster Discovery
Protesters say a controversial bill, yet to be signed into law by President Andrzej Duda, would undermine press freedom.
22 Journalists Killed in Philippines Since Rodrigo Duterte Became President
Jesus "Jess" Malabanan, 58, died after being shot in the head in the city of Calbayog in Samar province, as he watched television in his family stall.
Belarus Newspaper Banned, Journalists Compare Country to North Korea
The Nasha Niva had celebrated its 115th anniversary before the Belarusian Ministry of Information banned the newspaper on Tuesday.
China to Give U.S. Journalists 1-Year Work Visas After New Agreement
The agreement comes after both nations drastically reduced press freedoms from each other.
China Criticizes Press Survey Saying Journalists Want to Leave Hong Kong
Eighty-three of 99 participants said the journalism environment has "changed for the worse" after a law was adopted in response to pro-democracy protests.
Why is Biden Prosecuting Assange for Telling the Truth about Afghanistan?
Julian Assange warned the public that the goal in Afghanistan "is to have an endless war, not a successful war."
Assaults on Press at Antifa Counter-Actions Must End
Violence against members of the press is unacceptable, whether it's aimed at a perceived ally of one's movement, or an adversary.
EU Gives Taliban Conditions, Including Press Freedom, to Ensure Interaction
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said the bloc would establish a "joint European Union presence" in Kabul if the Taliban does not meet its conditions.
Los Angeles Times, BBC Staff Get Death Threats Over China Floods Reporting
"The BBC has a long history of ideological bias against China," China's Foreign Ministry spokesman said.
Hong Kong Sees Worst Year Ever for Press Freedom Amid Battle with China
The Hong Kong Journalists Association said it is concerned with "the erosion of freedom and the damage done to the diversified media scene."
Hong Kong's Carrie Lam Added to List of World Leaders Curbing Press Freedom
"We must not let their methods become the new normal," RSF secretary-general Christophe Deloire said in the report.
U.S. Journalist Danny Fenster to Remain in Myanmar Prison
A court extended the 37-year-old's pretrial detention Thursday after he was arrested in May on incitement charges.
Ryanair CEO Says KGB Agents on Board Plane 'Hijacked' by Belarus
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary called the incident "a case of state-sponsored hijacking" and "state-sponsored piracy."
25 Nobel Peace Prize 2021 Nominees—including Stacey Abrams, Jared Kushner
A look at those to have been named as nominees for the coveted prize, before the winner is revealed later in the year.
Why is the Taliban Murdering Journalists—Even as it's Trying to Rebrand?
The Taliban have been on a relentless and sleek campaign to cast themselves as legitimate political players and peace partners in Afghanistan.
Unions Condemn 'Blatant Abuse' of Police Power After CNN Reporter Arrested
One union leader said the detention of Omar Jimenez as he reported on Minneapolis protests was an "absolute outrage."
World Press Freedom Day: The Dangers Journalists Face Reporting on Pandemic
"Journalism has never been more vital and has never been more at risk," said Summer Lopez, the senior director of free expression programs at PEN America.
One Nation Banned The Word 'Coronavirus' to Suppress Pandemic Information
"The Turkmen authorities have lived up to their reputation by adopting this extreme method for eradicating all information about the coronavirus," Reporters Without Borders' Jeanne Cavelier said.
Trump Administration Ignored Threats to U.S. Journalists in Egypt: Report
The New York Times said it was forced to turn to Ireland to help one of its reporters escape imminent arrest in Egypt, because the Trump administration failed to act.