Reporters Without Borders (RSF)

A new RSF report, “Taking Control? Internet Censorship and Surveillance in Russia”, traces the development of internet censorship in Russia since the mass protests against Vladimir Putin in 2011/12.

“We are deeply concerned by threats and acts of intimidation by the Maltese authorities, including members of the security services and other actors, that significantly undermine journalists’ safety and their ability to carry out their duties.”

This week has seen three ministers step down and the Prime Minister’s former Chief of Staff arrested – all in connection with the investigation into the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia. But justice will not be served until the masterminds behind the crime are prosecuted and jailed.

Cameroonian Attorney General’s request to reject the request for journalist Amadou Vamoulké’s release may endanger his health further. The court’s decision is expected on 28 November.

Local journalists narrate the work challenges they faced when Indian authorities imposed a communications blackout in the Kashmir region.

In the past year, 54 journalists were injured and there were more than 120 incidents between journalists and
police at the “gilets jaunes” protests.The French Interior Ministry is expected to publish a new policy for policing protests soon.

An international mission comprised of 17 international organizations underscores its concern regarding the lack of guarantees offered by the Mexican state to solve the country’s grave freedom of expression crisis and the state’s failure to recognize the seriousness of the problem.

Martinović, a specialist in covering organised crime, was convicted on trumped up charges of marijuana smuggling and criminal association. His re-trial is expected to begin within weeks.