Indian Journalist Murdered After Reporting on Corruption
Indian journalist Mukesh Chandrakar, who had over 165,000 YouTube subscribers, was murdered and his urn desecrated after reporting on a corrupt construction project run by a relative; three suspects, including the relative, were arrested.
Indian Journalist Murdered After Reporting on Corruption
Indian journalist Mukesh Chandrakar, who had over 165,000 YouTube subscribers, was murdered and his urn desecrated after reporting on a corrupt construction project run by a relative; three suspects, including the relative, were arrested.
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40% Bias Score
Turkey's Cybersecurity Bill Sparks Debate Over Freedom of Speech
Turkey's parliament is debating a cybersecurity bill granting broad powers to the Cybersecurity Presidency, raising concerns about potential restrictions on freedom of speech and the press, with critics citing vaguely defined offenses and the risk of censorship.
Turkey's Cybersecurity Bill Sparks Debate Over Freedom of Speech
Turkey's parliament is debating a cybersecurity bill granting broad powers to the Cybersecurity Presidency, raising concerns about potential restrictions on freedom of speech and the press, with critics citing vaguely defined offenses and the risk of censorship.
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40% Bias Score
Over 160 Journalists Killed in Gaza Conflict Amidst Accusations of Systematic Targeting
The Gaza conflict has caused at least 45,000 deaths, including over 160 journalists—the deadliest period for reporters since 1992—leading to accusations of systematic targeting, despite denials from Israel, and raising concerns about biased reporting.
Over 160 Journalists Killed in Gaza Conflict Amidst Accusations of Systematic Targeting
The Gaza conflict has caused at least 45,000 deaths, including over 160 journalists—the deadliest period for reporters since 1992—leading to accusations of systematic targeting, despite denials from Israel, and raising concerns about biased reporting.
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40% Bias Score
Italian Journalist Released from Iranian Prison
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, imprisoned in Iran since December 19th for violating Iranian laws, was released on January 9th and returned to Italy, potentially as part of a prisoner exchange involving an Iranian engineer detained in Milan.
Italian Journalist Released from Iranian Prison
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, imprisoned in Iran since December 19th for violating Iranian laws, was released on January 9th and returned to Italy, potentially as part of a prisoner exchange involving an Iranian engineer detained in Milan.
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44% Bias Score
Turkey's 2024 Press Freedom Crackdown: 74 Detained, 14 Arrested
A 2024 report by CHP MP Utku Çakırözer details 74 journalist detentions, 14 arrests, and 720 court appearances in Turkey due to reporting on sensitive issues, leading to a decline in press freedom ranking to 158th out of 180 countries.
Turkey's 2024 Press Freedom Crackdown: 74 Detained, 14 Arrested
A 2024 report by CHP MP Utku Çakırözer details 74 journalist detentions, 14 arrests, and 720 court appearances in Turkey due to reporting on sensitive issues, leading to a decline in press freedom ranking to 158th out of 180 countries.
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52% Bias Score
Journalist Metin Göktepe: Police Brutality and Delayed Justice in Turkey
Journalist Metin Göktepe died on January 8, 1996, in Istanbul after being beaten by police officers while covering a story; six officers received reduced sentences after a lengthy trial.
Journalist Metin Göktepe: Police Brutality and Delayed Justice in Turkey
Journalist Metin Göktepe died on January 8, 1996, in Istanbul after being beaten by police officers while covering a story; six officers received reduced sentences after a lengthy trial.
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24% Bias Score
Uğur Mumcu Assassination: 32 Years of Unresolved Impunity
Thirty-two years after journalist Uğur Mumcu's assassination in Ankara via a car bomb, his killers remain at large, despite alleged confessions and claims of the main suspect's location in Iran; investigative failures and potential state complicity are central to the ongoing case.
Uğur Mumcu Assassination: 32 Years of Unresolved Impunity
Thirty-two years after journalist Uğur Mumcu's assassination in Ankara via a car bomb, his killers remain at large, despite alleged confessions and claims of the main suspect's location in Iran; investigative failures and potential state complicity are central to the ongoing case.
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60% Bias Score
Israeli Drone Strike Critically Injures Al Jazeera Cameraman in Gaza
Al Jazeera cameraman Fadi al-Wahidi was shot in the neck by an Israeli drone on October 9th, 2023, in Gaza, suffering severe spinal cord damage and paralysis; despite repeated requests, Israel has denied his medical evacuation, highlighting concerns about the persecution of journalists.
Israeli Drone Strike Critically Injures Al Jazeera Cameraman in Gaza
Al Jazeera cameraman Fadi al-Wahidi was shot in the neck by an Israeli drone on October 9th, 2023, in Gaza, suffering severe spinal cord damage and paralysis; despite repeated requests, Israel has denied his medical evacuation, highlighting concerns about the persecution of journalists.
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52% Bias Score
Turkish CHP MPs Condemn Imprisonment of Journalists
CHP MPs met with journalists in Elazığ on January 12th to protest the imprisonment of journalists in Turkey, highlighting the government's suppression of press freedom and advocating for a free media.
Turkish CHP MPs Condemn Imprisonment of Journalists
CHP MPs met with journalists in Elazığ on January 12th to protest the imprisonment of journalists in Turkey, highlighting the government's suppression of press freedom and advocating for a free media.
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52% Bias Score
Journalist Metin Göktepe Killed by Police in 1996
On January 8, 1996, journalist Metin Göktepe was killed by police in custody after covering a funeral in Istanbul; despite initial denials, a state report confirmed his death in custody from police brutality, highlighting the dangers faced by journalists during a period of widespread unsolved murder...
Journalist Metin Göktepe Killed by Police in 1996
On January 8, 1996, journalist Metin Göktepe was killed by police in custody after covering a funeral in Istanbul; despite initial denials, a state report confirmed his death in custody from police brutality, highlighting the dangers faced by journalists during a period of widespread unsolved murder...
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32% Bias Score
Murder of Indian Journalist Highlights Dangers Faced by Press
Indian journalist Mukesh Chandrakar was found murdered last week, his death likely linked to his reporting on a corrupt road construction project involving a relative and contractor. His colleagues protested, highlighting the dangers faced by journalists in India, particularly those working in confl...
Murder of Indian Journalist Highlights Dangers Faced by Press
Indian journalist Mukesh Chandrakar was found murdered last week, his death likely linked to his reporting on a corrupt road construction project involving a relative and contractor. His colleagues protested, highlighting the dangers faced by journalists in India, particularly those working in confl...
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36% Bias Score
Italian Journalist Released from Iranian Prison
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, 29, was released from an Iranian prison after being detained on December 19th in Tehran for allegedly violating Iran's strict Islamic laws; her release followed diplomatic efforts by the Italian government, and she is en route to Italy.
Italian Journalist Released from Iranian Prison
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, 29, was released from an Iranian prison after being detained on December 19th in Tehran for allegedly violating Iran's strict Islamic laws; her release followed diplomatic efforts by the Italian government, and she is en route to Italy.
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36% Bias Score