In its annual press freedom index, Reporters Sans Frontières has dropped Bangladesh to 150th out of 180 countries – the lowest ranking it has ever received.
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Sudan’s Protesters Defiantly Continue Sit-In Amid Military, Leadership Shuffles
Demonstrators in Sudan’s capital are defying attempts by the military to break up their ongoing protest, and demanding civilian leadership.
Australian Media Companies Face Contempt Charges
More than 30 journalists and publishers are due to face court Monday over their coverage of Cardinal George Pell’s trial for child sex abuse.
Myanmar Court Rejects Final Appeal By Reuters’ Journalists
CPJ expressed deep disappointment today after the Myanmar Supreme Court upheld Reuters’ journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo’s convictions.
Saudi Women’s Activist ‘Electrocuted And Waterboarded In Prison’
A women’s rights activist has been waterboarded, electrocuted and threatened with rape while in prison in Saudi Arabia, her brother has claimed.
5 Algerian Billionaires Arrested in Anti-Graft Investigation
Five Algerian billionaires, some closer to former president Abdelaziz who quit over mass protests, have been arrested as part of anti-graft investigation.
Uganda Disperses Backers of Lawmaker with Presidential Ambitions
Ugandan police fired teargas to disperse supporters of popular musician and lawmaker Bobi Wine after they gathered at a beach resort near Kampala.
Sudan’s Military Warns Protesters to Clear Barricades as Talks Break Down
Sudan’s military warns protesters who plan to call for bigger demonstration and vowed to continue until power returns to civilian rule, to clear barricades.
Iran Sinks in Press Freedom Index After Jailing More Journalists
Reporters Without Borders says Iran has Sinks in Press Freedom Index After an increase in arrests of Iranian journalists and citizen-journalists.
Sandiaga Emerges From Defeat in Indonesia as Presidential Material
As Indonesia’s presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto stood on stage claiming a victory in this year’s general elections that few could believe.