Lawyers for two Reuters reporters in Myanmar appealed Friday to the Supreme Court their conviction on charges of breaking the Official Secrets Act.
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Politically-Inspired Internet Shutdowns Mushroom Across Africa
Use of the tactic has accelerated and hit nations that rely on the internet for spreading information and for internet-based commerce, like Zimbabwe.
Loss of US Newspapers Seen Contributing to Political Polarization
The steady loss of local newspapers and journalists across the country contributes to the nation’s political polarization, a new study has found.
Facebook Says it Took Down Vast Iran-Led Manipulation Campaign
Facebook takes down hundreds of “inauthentic” accounts from Iran that were part of a vast manipulation campaign operating in more than 20 countries.
Working Conditions Deteriorating for Foreign Journalists in China
A new survey of foreign journalists based in China reveals that working conditions worsened in the Communist nation in 2018.
Some Journalists Wonder If Their Profession Is Tweet-Crazy
If Twitter is the town square for journalists, some are ready to step away. Reporters have been are told to take a week off from tweeting at work.
EU Urges Internet Giants to Work Harder Fighting Fake News
EU authorities warned leading tech companies including Facebook and others to combat fake news ahead of upcoming bloc-wide parliamentary elections.
Facebook Plans Content Oversight Board
Facebook on Monday laid out plans for an independent content oversight board with the power to overturn company decisions on user posts.
Blatant Political Persecution of Chinese Human Rights Lawyer Wang
Human rights lawyer Wang Quanzhang (王全璋) received the gross injustice of 4.5-year prison and blatant political persecution after a closed-door trial.
Facebook Slammed for Blocking Watchdog Ad Transparency Tools
A number of organizations, including ProPublica, have developed tools to let the public see exactly how Facebook users are being targeted by advertisers.