independent media

Two years after the closure of the Strand News, the members of the Media Freedom Coalition issued a statement on media freedom in Hong Kong.

Public service media come under particular scrutiny during times of election. With Poland soon heading to the polls, we take a look at the state of public media. 

Despite an improvement in press freedom, Poland’s independent media continues to suffer under the PiS government.

The closure of the public media organisation's Moscow bureau demonstrates further curtailment of independent and free press in Russia.

Voice of America and Deutsche Welle are facing potential bans in Turkey after they refused to apply for an internet broadcasting licence.

2022 is revealing itself to be yet another testing year for independent media in Africa. But some gains have been made for media freedom and innovations.

Media stakeholders agreed on the importance of enhanced regional collaboration at the launch of PMA's new report and media recovery plan.

Raids and closures of independent news outlets in Hong Kong signal continued pressures in 2022 on media freedom from National Security Law.

While the South Korean government has quashed its plans to introduce a ‘fake news’ law, Greece is looking to impose such regulations.

An international mission to Turkey has revealed sustained threats against independent media and increasing state capture.