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Exiled Afghan journalists launch “Future Afghanistan” online media platform

Half of the country’s media outlets have ceased operations since the Taliban returned to power in 2021.

No justice for slain Philippine journalist Juan Jumalon as suspects acquitted

Journalist Juan Jumalon was killed in 2023 while live broadcasting from his home-based radio station.

Disinformation and denial amid Myanmar’s humanitarian collapse

A report accused the junta of blocking humanitarian aid and deploying “an arsenal of lies to shift blame and sow confusion”.

China: RSF calls for the release of Taiwan-based publisher Li Yanhe

He is one of the last Chinese journalists publishing books critical of the Chinese regime.

Myanmar: Earthquake shows why freedom of expression must be protected

Humanitarian actors are unable to assess needs or dispatch aid because digital and physical access continue to be blocked.

AFJC condemns ban on publication of images in Badakhshan, Baghlan, and Nimrooz provinces

Ten provinces in Afghanistan have already banned the publication of images of living beings.

Journalists attacked during pro-monarchy protest in Kathmandu

A reporter was killed when a media house was set on fire by protesters demanding the restoration of the monarchy.

Transition, media reforms, and CSOs join forces for digital accountability in South Asia

Asia-Pacific: A free expression and civic space round-up produced by IFEX’s regional editor Mong Palatino, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region

Pakistan: Amended cybercrime law poses new threats to press freedom

The law tightens the government’s regulatory control over online media by establishing four enforcement bodies.

Pig’s head, rats sent to Indonesian news outlet as president attacks foreign-funded media

A “Tempo” journalist called the incident an attempt to “scare and silence” the Indonesian press into self-censorship.

Bangladesh: Interim government should protect freedom of expression and opinion

Civil society groups express alarm over the spate of violent attacks on journalists and human rights defenders exercising their right to freedom of expression.

Mongolia: RSF condemns arbitrary police operation against independent media outlet “Noorog”

Staff members of independent media outlet “Noorog” were interrogated by authorities for allegedly undermining “national unity” over a planned documentary on the 2024 election.

Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency detains founder of digital platform Raftar

Raftar CEO Farhan Mallick was detained by authorities for allegedly posting “anti-state” videos on YouTube.

Bangladesh: Authorities must investigate rape of woman journalist urgently

The rape highlights the escalating dangers confronting journalists in Bangladesh amid a deteriorating state of press freedom in the country.

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.

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.