Ferdinand Marcos Jr, nicknamed “Bongbong”, is poised to be the next leader of the Philippines, but the Marcos family is infamous.
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Concerns Remain As Egypt Frees Activists And Critics
Towards Ramadan’s end on April 24, Egyptian authorities freed about 40 unjustly detained, including journalists. But this changes nothing.
VPN Use Skyrockets In Russia During Ukraine Invasion
To overcome the tight controls on the internet aimed at reducing conversations on the Ukraine war, Russians are turning to VPN.
The Philippines’ ‘Strongman’ Problem
Regardless of what happens in the elections on May 9, 2022, it will take generations to consolidate Philippine democracy, expert.
How China Is Stepping Up Harassment Of Foreign Correspondents
Journalists reporting the deadly floods of 2021 in Zhengzhou city, Henan province, were accused of a smear campaign against China.
Journalists Assaulted Amid Political Transition In Pakistan
Ever since the transition started in Pakistan, journalists have faced assault and online and legal harassment according to sources.
Sri Lanka: The Divisions Behind The Country’s United Protests
Although Sri Lankans have been protesting against bad governance, there are deep societal and political divisions behind the curtains.
India Falls 8 Places To 150th Position In Press Freedom Rankings
India’s ranking in the World Press Freedom Index has fallen down to 150th position from last year’s 142nd rank out of 180 countries.
Japan Falls To 71st In Press Freedom Rankings
Japan dropped to 71st in the 2022 world press freedom rankings by Reporters Without Borders, down from 67th in the 2021 rankings.
Left-Wing Authoritarians Share Key Psychological Traits With Far Right
People with authoritarian views, left or right, have surprisingly similar behaviors and psychological characteristics, a new study finds.