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The guidelines have drawn a negative response from the Indian press community, activists, and concerned citizens.

The AJM found that the frequency of attacks and threats against media workers increases in turbulent political situations, especially during elections. Moreover, impunity for attacks on journalists is prevalent, an issue that requires more serious commitment from law enforcement and judicial authorities:

“In times of war and global polarization the Western Balkans region is divided along the lines of current polarizing forces. Disinformation campaigns, hate speech, physical attacks, threats, low income, poor economic status, divisions, self-censorship, and job insecurity are the main challenges that the regional independent media are facing” – Metamorphosis

The Human Rights Press Awards has been one of the most important platforms to celebrate and honour human rights journalism from around Asia.

ARTICLE 19 and the Centre for Independent Journalism are among the groups which have been pushing for the review and repeal of the Communications and Multimedia Act. Critics said the law has been weaponized to criminalize free speech in Malaysia.

Three journalists were killed over the past month and three more were arrested as Myanmar’s military authorities continue to harass and attack the media for covering protests against the junta.

Media groups warn that the ruling, which reversed an earlier decision declaring internet shutdowns as illegal, makes it difficult for journalists to report on conflict or spread relevant information.

“This does not mean we will stop covering the large-scale corruption in this country. We simply understand that the government, as it has always done, will sanction their citizens for collaborating with us.”