Spotlight: Moldova
Draft NGO law could imperil Moldovan democracy
Moldova follows Russia's (bad) example by introducing draft legislation that would restrict the activities of 90% of its NGOs.
Moldova Highlights
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Access to Information
Free Expression & the Law
Moldova
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Lack of access to information impacts ability to report on Moldovan elections
In the lead-up to its first direct presidential elections in 16 years independent media outlets have encountered serious barriers to reporting. These include campaign finance laws that obstruct journalists' access to key information; and the proliferation of false information, hate speech, and internet trolls, as well as their influence on the free flow of information to citizens.
Access to Information
Censorship
Freedom of Assembly
Moldova
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Moldova: Reject 'gay propaganda' law
The provisions of the bill would violate the rights to freedom of expression and assembly, as well as create an environment of state-promoted discrimination against LGBT people, Human Rights Watch said.
Access to Information
Free Expression & the Law
Moldova
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Who really rules the airwaves in Moldova?
With public trust at an all-time low, we need to examine how murky media ownership threatens pluralism and freedom of speech in Moldova.
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Nearly 60,000 people protest corruption in Moldova
Freedom House
Freedom of Assembly
Moldova
15 September 2015
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Tajik opposition activist could face torture if extradited from Moldova
Human Rights Watch
Moldova
Tajikistan
19 August 2015
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Journalist jailed on extremism charges in Moldova's Transdniester region
Committee to Protect Journalists
Free Expression & the Law
Moldova
27 March 2015
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Development of Moldovan mass media remains stagnant, concludes report
Independent Journalism Center - Moldova
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Media in Moldova only partially free, report says
Independent Journalism Center - Moldova
Free Expression & the Law
Moldova
20 February 2013
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Video: 'Journalists should not be stifled by media owners,' says Moldovan journalist group
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Study published on impact of free expression law in Moldova
Independent Journalism Center - Moldova
Censorship
Moldova
4 October 2012
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IPI News: Stories on the United States, Kosovo and Moldova
International Press Institute
Kosovo (Serbia)
Moldova
22 May 2012
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Reporter injured in vicious attack
International Press Institute
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Broadcaster's equipment destroyed
International Press Institute
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IPI condemns excessive fines imposed on daily
International Press Institute
Free Expression & the Law
Moldova
5 August 2011
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Transport minister files lawsuit against two media outlets
Independent Journalism Center - Moldova
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Police arrest two suspects in "fake newspaper" case
International Press Institute
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Journalist pardoned in Transdniester region
Committee to Protect Journalists
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Journalist sentenced to 15 years for espionage in Transdniester region
Committee to Protect Journalists
Free Expression & the Law
Moldova
20 December 2010
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Media organisations express concern over broadcasting council's decision on election ads
Independent Journalism Center - Moldova
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TV journalist assaulted by law enforcement officer
Independent Journalism Center - Moldova
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Journalist confesses to espionage amid fears he was coerced
Center for Journalism in Extreme Situations
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Send letters to authorities in support of imprisoned journalist Ernest Vardanean
Independent Journalism Center - Moldova
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Independent journalist held incommunicado in breakaway Transdniester region
Committee to Protect Journalists
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Journalist arrested, charged with treachery
International Press Institute
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IJC report on the situation of the press in 2009
Independent Journalism Center - Moldova
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Media and human rights NGOs issue statement on threats against newspaper
Independent Journalism Center - Moldova
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Supreme Court orders disclosure of information requested by IJC
Independent Journalism Center - Moldova
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IPI deeply concerned about recent media developments
International Press Institute
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IJC - Memorandum on the Freedom of the Press in Moldova
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