Taliban forces are deliberately targeting journalists and other media workers, including women, in Afghanistan.
Journalism and Free Speech articles on Democracy Chronicles
A basic necessity in a democratic society, is journalism and free speech play a central role in creating a system of checks and balance, and in distributing power equally between governments, businesses, individuals, and other social entities. Access to verifiable information gathered by independent media sources, which adhere to journalistic standards, can also be of service to ordinary citizens, by empowering them with the tools they need in order to participate in the political process. Also see our articles on Civil Rights.
New Book Features Personal Accounts Of Exiled African Journalists
Personal accounts of African journalists forced into exile are featured in a new book published by the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS).
Tech Revolution Is Boost To Democracy In Africa, But Not Enough
The digital revolution sparked hopes for democratic transition in Africa starting in the mid-2000s. But things haven’t worked quite well.
Rwanda Sees More Arrests and Prosecutions over YouTube Posts
Over the last year, Rwandan authorities arrested or prosecuted at least eight people who used YouTube to report current events.
Ukraine Has A Real Chance To Challenge Its Media Oligarchs
Ukraine’s President vowed to restrict the influence of pro-Russian oligarchs in the media, but is this just talk or can he walk the walk?
Dictatorships Play Whack-A-Mole With African Digital Rights
African dictatorships are playing whack-a-mole with African digital rights, inventing restrictive policies to suppress freedom of speech.
No Oscars Or Sensitive Art Spark Hong Kong Censorship Fears
New decisions in Hong Kong have ignited fears Beijing’s crackdown on opposition in the city is expanding to entertainment, arts sectors.
Right-Wing TV Airing Disclaimers About Their Own Election Coverage
Right-wing media provided a platform for falsehoods about the 2020 elections. These media groups are now facing a reality check.
Belarus Escalates Crackdown on Independent Journalism
Belarusian authorities have escalated a crackdown against independent journalism using arbitrary detentions, fines and prison sentences.
Is Modi Working to Undermine India’s Online News Outlets?
In recent years, India’s PM, Narendra Modi, has cowed wide segments of India’s news media as part of a campaign against dissent.