Myanmar’s Supreme Court to rule on an appeal by two Reuters journalists jailed for their news coverage of Myanmar’s violent suppression of Rohingya Muslims.
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.
Prominent Saudi Human Rights Defender Al-Qahtani Abused In Prison
Prominent human rights defender Dr. Mohammed Al-Qahtani continues to be ill-treated in Al-Ha’ir criminal prison in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia.
Journalists Protest in Khartoum Over Crackdown of Press Freedoms
Journalists protest in Khatoum over crackdown on press freedom amidst most sustained challenge to Sudan’s al-Bashir since he took power in 1989 coup.
Mexican Journalist Killed Near US Border
Mexican journalist, Santiago Barroso who covered crime and drug gangs in northern Sonora state was gunned down at point-blank range late Friday night.
Proposed Law Is An Attack On Montenegro Freedom Of Information
Transparency International, together with MANS, urges the Government of Montenegro to withdraw its amendments to the Law on Classified Information.
Dozens of Regime Critics Included in Azerbaijan Mass Release
Dozens of “political prisoners” according to international rights organizations were included in mass holiday pardon by Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev.
6 Vietnamese Political Activists Headed to Prison
Six Vietnamese activists and bloggers are facing long prison sentences for their peaceful opposition, Human Rights Watch said today.
Cambodia Takes Aim at Critics Who Post on Facebook
On the night of Jan. 16, Kol Sat could not locate her husband even after contacting everyone she thought might know the whereabouts of Kong Mas.
Brutal Crackdown by Hamas Follows Protests in Gaza
Palestinians across Gaza have taken to streets over past week to demonstrate spurred by taxes imposed by Hamas authorities on goods and high living cost.
Dissident Blogger Appears in Vietnam Jail After Vanishing in Thailand
A Vietnamese blogger who vanished in Thailand earlier this year is being held in a Hanoi prison, his friend and wife confirmed Thursday.