PMA condemns Russia’s ban on UK public media journalists
The latest action taken by Russian officials – which includes banning some UK public media workers from reporting from inside Russia – is another blow to independent journalism in the country.
Bangladesh: Proposed regulations leave press freedom in peril
There are fears proposed legislation exerting strict controls over online posts would present another threat to press freedom in Bangladesh.
Hong Kong: Guise of national security interests continues to restrict life and media
A new film censorship bill threatens freedom of expression in Hong Kong. It joins other changes affecting civil society and media in the city.
Brazil: Dossier reveals trend of censorship at EBC
A new dossier on censorship at public broadcaster EBC relays the stark outcomes of the dismantling of public media in Brazil.
Hong Kong: Hong Kong government continues to dismantle public and other independent media
RTHK's new editorial guidelines will limit its independence and undermine key public media values as part of ongoing efforts to silence critical journalism.
Brazil: Public media privatisation accelerates as censorship grows
Reports of heightened censorship and persecution persist at EBC, even as the Brazilian broadcaster faces an “accelerated” privatisation.
Hong Kong: Crisis for RTHK’s independence
Sweeping changes to Hong Kong’s electoral system signal a slow death for democracy – and independent media.
Pakistan: Serious concerns for journalist safety and editorial independence
Attacks on journalists and threats to editorial independence continue to endanger media freedom in Pakistan.
Censorship in Polish public radio sparks debate about media freedom
A debate about media freedom and the role of public media has been sparked in Poland after a public radio station removed a chart-topping anti-government song from its website.
Media freedom crisis in Tanzania
Rampant self-censorship, the shutdown of media outlets and repressive media laws continue to intensify in Tanzania.