Unjustly jailed Azerbaijan blogger Huseynov who has been serving a 2-year prison sentence faces new charges without evidence of assaulting a authorities.
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.
Is China Spying on International Media in Hong Kong?
After a Wall Street Journal investigation revealed mainland Chinese police had conducted “full surveillance” on reporters working in Hong Kong.
Study: Elderly Conservatives Shared More Facebook Fakery in 2016
Conservatives shared more fake information masquerading as news on Facebook than youths, moderates and super liberals during the 2016 election season.
Vietnam Accuses Facebook of Allowing Anti-Government Comments
Facebook has violated Vietnam’s new cybersecurity law by allowing users to post anti-government comments on the platform, state media said on Wednesday.
China Rights Lawyer Likely Disbarred for Defending Client
Authorities in China’s southern Guangdong province are expected to soon revoke license of a prominent rights lawyer, apparently for defending his client.
China’s Stage-Managed Xinjiang Tour Fooled No One
China’s authorities recently escorted diplomats from a dozen countries and a handful of foreign journalists on a highly controlled visit to Xinjiang.
VIDEO: Discussion Tackles Media And Democracy In India
What the future holds for India, the potential outcome of the 2019 elections, and the role the media plays in the world’s largest democracy.
Egypt Tries to Block ‘60 Minutes’ el-Sisi Interview
Egypt does not want the CBS news program “60 Minutes” to broadcast an interview conducted with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi CBS said.
DRC Curbs French Radio, Local TV in Tension Over Vote Count
DRC on Wednesday curbed French radio television channel, as well as local television channel, amid tensions over the counting of votes in crucial elections.
Netflix Pulls Comedy Show Episode Critical of Saudi Arabia
Netflix has removed from its service in Saudi Arabia an episode of a satirical comedy show that is critical of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.