A former officer in Indonesia’s special forces has filed a complaint with the country’s press council and police against prominent news magazine Tempo.
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.
Crackdown on Presidential Election Protests in Kazakhstan
Today neither social nor mainstream media in Kazakhstan were reporting on orderly presidential elections rather reporting about protests during the election.
Podcast: Will Artificial Intelligence Destroy Democracy?
Some political scientists and democracy scholars think that it might. Inequality will rise as jobs continue to be automated, which will cause distrust in the government and create fertile ground for authoritarianism.
Report Reveals Equatorial Guinea Media Repression And Rights Violations
A new report has revealed the extent of repression of media and human rights in the central African nation of Equatorial Guinea.
New Forms of Media Repression in Authoritarian and Open Societies
In democracies and authoritarian states alike, leaders intent on consolidating power are finding new ways to repress independent journalism.
Interview With Freedom House Press Freedom Report Author
According to Sarah Repucci, the Senior Director for Research and Analysis for Freedom House, press freedom is deteriorating worldwide.
How Politics Pushes Cambodian Musicians Into Self-Censorship
Case illustrates a trend where the government’s attempts to intimidate and criminally charge Cambodians for expressing dissent has increased significantly.
China Blacks Out Tiananmen Coverage in Massive Media Lockdown
The Chinese government on Tuesday went to extraordinary lengths to blacks Out Tiananmen coverage in massive media lockdown.
Putin’s Media Struggle To Deal With HBO’s Chernobyl
Every major Russian media outlet had to chime in about the “Chernobyl” TV series by HBO. Although the foreign program airs only online to paying viewers.
Vietnamese Environmental Activist Targeted for Facebook Posts
An environmental activist faces a show trial for his Facebook posts, as part of Vietnam’s continuing attack on freedom of expression.