Tag #Press Freedom

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"Georgia: Violent Crackdown on Journalists Amid Anti-Government Protests"

"Masked men attacked a Georgian TV crew covering anti-government protests; police inaction fueled outrage, while authorities called it a provocation to stoke demonstrations, adding to concerns over increasing repression against journalists and opposition figures. "

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Patel's FBI Nomination Sparks Concerns Over Media Targeting and Political Influence

Donald Trump's nomination of Kash Patel for FBI director has sparked controversy due to Patel's past statements about targeting journalists and his close ties to Trump. These remarks have raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest and political influence within the FBI, with senators from...

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Guinean Journalist Abducted Amidst Military Regime's Crackdown on Media

In Guinea's capital, Conakry, investigative journalist Habib Marouane Kamara was abducted on Tuesday by men in security uniforms, highlighting the military regime's escalating crackdown on independent media, a trend mirrored in other West African nations.

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Chinese Journalist Sentenced to Seven Years for Espionage

A Beijing court sentenced veteran Chinese journalist Dong Yuyu to seven years in prison for espionage on Friday, following his February 2022 detention after a lunch meeting with a Japanese diplomat; the closed-door trial excluded foreign observers and family.

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Journalists' Fears about Trump's Return to Power

Concerns among journalists regarding potential hostility from the Trump administration.

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Journalists Fear Trump's Return

Journalists express concerns about potential threats to press freedom and their safety during Trump's second term.

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Afghan Female Journalists Face Widespread Job Losses Under Taliban Rule

Following the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan in August 2021, approximately 80% of female journalists lost their jobs due to restrictions and threats, with those remaining facing severe limitations and constant fear of reprisal, highlighting a broader suppression of women's rights under the ultra-co...

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Georgian Journalist Brutally Assaulted During Anti-Government Protest

Georgian journalist Alexander Keschelaschwili was brutally attacked by police during a November 28th Tbilisi demonstration against the government's suspension of EU accession talks, suffering severe facial injuries; the assault highlights a concerning pattern of aggression towards journalists amid a...

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Economic Pressure Tactics Against Media Outlets Rise in Israel and the US

The governments of Israel and the US are employing financial pressure tactics against critical media outlets: Israel stopped funding Haaretz, and Trump's implied threats influenced the Washington Post's editorial stance, revealing a growing global trend of suppressing free press through economic mea...

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Chinese Journalist Sentenced to Seven Years for Espionage

A Beijing court sentenced veteran journalist Dong Yuyu to seven years in prison for espionage on Friday; he was detained in February 2022 after meeting with a Japanese diplomat, and the trial was closed to foreign observers.

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Journalists Fear Trump Retaliation

Journalists express concerns about potential retaliation from the Trump administration as he returns to power.

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Trump Opposes PRESS Act Protecting Journalists

Former President Trump urged Republicans to block the PRESS Act, a bill that seeks to protect journalists from government overreach.

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