Recent death or disappearance of three people in Turkey, Bulgaria and Mexico illustrates the growing dangers to reporters worldwide.
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Activist Jailed In Chechnya Wins European Human Rights Prize
Human rights campaigner was jailed since January in the Russian province of Chechnya has been awarded a prestigious human rights prize by Council of Europe.
Two Candidates Claim Victory In Cameroon Vote, Including Biya
Hundreds of youths marched through the streets of Yaounde, celebrating the so call victory of their candidate, Maurice Kamtos, in Sunday’s election.
Crisis Brewing After Venezuelan Opposition Activist Dies in Custody
Calls internationally for a “transparent investigation” into the death in custody of an opposition member who the government said killed himself.
Chibok Girls Activist Aims To End Nigeria’s Political Duopoly
The co-founder of a group to raise awareness about schoolgirls kidnapped by jihadists said she aims to become Nigeria’s first woman president.
Missing Saudi Journalist Was a Voice of Reform in Kingdom
59-year-old journalist and contributor to The Washington Post is feared dead, and Turkish authorities believe he was slain inside the Saudi Consulate.
Gruesome Murder of Bulgarian Journalist Investigating Corruption
The body of the popular Bulgarian TV journalist investigating alleged corruption involving politicians and EU funds was found Saturday in a park.
Shock as China Arrest of Interpol Chief Confirmed
When Meng was named Interpol’s president, concerns expressed that Beijing might try to leverage his position to pursue dissidents abroad.
Hong Kong Journalist’s Visa Denial Raises Questions of Press Freedom
Hong Kong refused renewing work visa for Asia news editor of Financial Times, an official of the city’s FCC, shocking financial hub international community.
Brazilians Casting Ballots Sunday in Closely Watched Presidential Vote
Brazilians move to the poll this Sunday for a new president after a huge political corruption scandal which known to be the first in Latin American history.