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Hope for media freedom in Malaysia?

After years of repressive laws and political interference, can Malaysia’s new government pave the way for media freedom?

Uganda

Silencing the Twitter-Chatter

Legislation to fight ‘fake news’ and cyber-crimes across Sub-Saharan Africa endangers press freedom

Former PMA President denied opportunity to speak in India

India is a country where freedom of speech has long been valued. But support for media freedom has to be in our actions, not just our words. Sadly, it seems that media freedom in India is changing.

RTHK files complaints against censorship after rescheduled show

Hong Kong’s public broadcaster denounces censorship after one of its satirical programmes was pulled at the last minute to be replaced by the Chinese Presidents speech.

Nordic Voices on Freedom of Expression

The Network for Journalists in the Nordic Countries (NJC) has released a fascinating collection of abstracts regarding freedom of expression in the region.

Thai media organisations rally to oppose information bill

Media groups in Thailand protest against media bill that would lead to government control of the press and restrict freedom of expression.

Further curtailment of free speech in the Maldives

The passing of a new defamation law will have further serious consequences for freedom of speech, the media and democracy in the archipelago State.

Kenya media bill concerns, Sierra Leone passes FoI law

The Kenya government will meet with media groups today over censorship fears. While in Sierra Leone the government is commended for passing freedom of information laws

Satellite and internet jamming worsening

Do not adjust your set: a conference highlights the increasing threat of satellite jamming to broadcasters