Myanmar has launched a crackdown in recent weeks arresting satirical performers, activists, a journalist and a prominent filmmaker with liver cancer.
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Uganda Targeted Journalists on World Press Freedom Day
As World Press Freedom Day was celebrated, media houses in Uganda were being targeted over coverage of an opposition figure’s appearance in court.
Kenya Drops in Press Freedom Index, But Remains Haven for Journalists
No country in East Africa ranks high in the World Press Freedom Index, prepared each year by advocacy group Reporters Without Borders.
Malawi Tests Election Results System Amid Network Challenges
An election governing body in Malawi has done its first test of a system that tallies election results, as a May 21 poll draws near.
Press Freedom Continues to Face Setbacks in China
Press freedom has long been an elusive aspiration in China, and the outlook has become increasingly dire under the tight rule of Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
South Korea Works for Safety of 7 Defectors Held in China
South Korea’s foreign ministry is doing all it can to ensure the safety of seven North Koreans who were detained in China after fleeing their homeland.
Cambodian Journalist Sees Media Situation Deteriorating
Cambodian journalist Aun Pheapused to be a dedicated reporter. He would chase stories for The Cambodia Daily, a local independent paper.
Cameroon Journalists Decry Treatment by Both Sides in War
The occasion of World Press Freedom Day, journalists in Cameroon are protesting what they said are abuses by both the government and separatists fighting.
Honduras Health and Education Law Dumped After Violent Protests
The Honduran Congress says it will suspend ratification of new health and education reforms that critics say would lead to privatization and job losses.
China’s Mass Surveillance App Used to Target Muslims in Xinjiang
The Chinese authorities are using a “mass surveillance” app to profile, investigate, and detain Muslims in the northwestern region of Xinjiang.