Indian state leader threatens to strip journalists as 2 arrested over critical interview
Two “Pulse News” journalists were arrested for publishing an interview with a citizen who criticized the chief minister of Telangana.
CPJ calls on Argentine authorities to investigate after photographer gravely injured covering protest
Independent photographer Pablo Grillo was struck in the head by a tear gas cartridge during a pensioner protest in Buenos Aires that was suppressed by police.
Nepal: Prime Minister’s speech in a movie scene censored by authorities
Authorities ordered the removal of scenes and dialogues involving the Prime Minister in order for the movie to obtain a release certificate.
Philippines: Twenty journalists were killed during Duterte presidency
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) recorded 20 cases of journalists killed while working during the presidency of Rodrigo Duterte from 2016 to 2022.
Zimbabwe’s regulatory mechanism provides protection for data privacy and security
Compliance with Zimbabwe’s Cyber and Data Protection Act ensures ethical data-handling practices, safeguarding individuals’ personal info and promoting trust in the digital ecosystem.
Uganda’s media fraternity pushes back against rising impunity
The continuous brutal attacks on journalists have pushed the media fraternity into imposing a temporary information boycott on Ugandan security forces.
Surveillance in Africa threatens privacy and data protection rights
The Digital Rights Alliance Africa network hosted a learning session focused on protecting digital civic space for HRDs, activists and journalists under threat from governments & private companies.
Nigerian military officials brutally assault journalists
Three journalists had their gadgets confiscated by Nigerian military personnel and were threatened with being shot if they spoke out.
Mauritanian human rights activist facing campaign of harassment
Human rights activist Ahmed Ould Samba is being persecuted for his criticism of systemic corruption and alleged racism in the public service.
Romania: Multiple journalists wiretapped by security services
“These violations revealed today are only the latest in a long list of abuses against journalists, which are likely to affect the proper functioning of society, by intimidating journalists who try to bring facts and data of public interest to the public.”
Haiti: RSF condemns arson attack on “Radio Télévision Caraïbes” and calls for urgent measures to protect the press
This latest attack on the Haitian press is a stark reminder of the growing insecurity faced by journalists and media outlets in a country where armed gangs are tightening their grip and targeting independent news outlets.
Poland: HCLU and other groups intervene in Pegasus case before ECtHR
The Brejza v Poland case centres on the surveillance of Polish opposition politician Krzysztof Brejza, whose phone was monitored for years using Pegasus spyware, and whose private information was used against him during an election campaign.
Afghanistan: “Troubling intensification in the repression of media freedoms”
The report documented at least 172 incidents affecting journalists with 22 media outlets forced to cease operations due to Taliban restrictions imposed over the past year.
Myanmar: Journalism and media safety in 2024
Around 55 journalists are currently in detention or serving jail sentences as the junta continues to impose harsh media restrictions.
“Nightmares”: Syrian journalist Tal al-Mallohi on surviving 15 years in Assad’s jails
After 15 years in Assad’s prisons, journalist Tal al-Mallohi opens up about the trauma, resilience, and her hopes for Syria’s future.
Syria: Authorities threaten social media users and confiscate Starlink devices
Amid promises to improve internet access, Syrian authorities are tightening control – threatening social media users and cutting off thousands from satellite internet.