6 arrested and released on bail in killing of Ghanaian undercover journalist who exposed a high-ranking official at FIFA as corrupt, police said on Friday.
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.
Morocco Dissident Jailed for ‘Disobedience’ on Facebook Must be Freed
Moroccan authorities should free an entrepreneur who was sentenced to two years in prison in violation of his right to free speech.
Sudan Says it Will Free Reporters Detained During Protests
Sudan says it will release all the journalists it detained for covering protests in recent weeks calling for the resignation of President Omar al-Bashir.
Human Rights and Media Groups Demand Justice for Khashoggi
Human Rights and Media Freedom groups demands Congress and the Trump Administration to take immediate concrete steps to pursue justice for Jamal Khashoggi.
Russian Journalist Svetlana Prokopyeva Faces Unjustified Criminal Charges
Russian authorities opened a criminal investigation against a journalist for criticizing the authorities in her comments about a recent suicide bombing.
Leaked Files Reveal Iran’s Post-Revolution Crackdown on Journalists
The Iranian government arrested, imprisoned or executed at least 860 journalists in the three decades between the Islamic revolution in 1979 and 2009.
Hong Kong May Criminalize Insults to Chinese National Anthem
Hong Kong has taken the first steps in criminalizing disrespect of China’s national anthem in what critics say is a bid to stem political criticism.
UN Outlines How Saudi Arabia Undermined Khashoggi Probe
A U.N. human rights expert said Thursday that Saudi Arabia undermined Turkey’s efforts to investigate the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Activists Push Back on Zimbabwe Social Media Restrictions
In Zimbabwe, activists are surviving by using social media to communicate with masses as state-owned media remain reserved for ruling party officials.
How Social Media and the Internet Transformed Nigerian Elections
Tech has become instrumental in pushing political propaganda and also in exposing the atrocities and schemes of elected officials and political aspirants.