Press Freedom
Singapore’s Prime Minister Is Suing a Blogger for Defamation
Singapore’s leaders defend defamation lawsuits as a way of protecting their reputations. But critics say the practice stifles freedom of expression.
Police Tackled and Arrested an NPR Reporter While She Was Doing Her Job
In a video taken on her phone, Josie Huang is heard repeatedly telling the officers she's a reporter and screaming for help.
The Trump Campaign Tracked a Reporter From Her Tweets and Kicked Her Out of a Rally
Trump spent the rally calling for the return of college football and warning that "residents of antifa" are coming to a suburb near you.
Meet the Press Freedom Trailblazer Taking On Thailand’s Rising Misinformation Problem
As misinformation permeates the region, prominent media-rights activist Supinya Klangnarong says a concerted effort is needed to fight the rising problem.
The Cold War Is Over, But Radio Free Europe Is Back in Hungary
The U.S. government-funded station has resumed service after a steep drop in media freedom under nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
The White House Is Openly Threatening a Journalist With a 'Dossier'
It's far from the first time the administration has collected information on a reporter.
Sri Lanka’s ‘Terminator’ Government is Driving Journalists Out of the Country
A media activist said at least 70 journalists fled the country since 2009. The number is likely to grow.
China Just Arrested Billionaire Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong
He’s considered to be the most high-profile person arrested in connection with China’s new national security law.
Police Raid Al Jazeera's Malaysian Office Over Migrant Documentary, Stirring Up Concerns About Press Freedom
"Journalism is not a crime,” Al Jazeera English’s managing director said.
Police Raid Al Jazeera's Malaysian Office Over Migrant Documentary, Stirring Up Concerns About Press Freedom
“Journalism is not a crime,” Al Jazeera English’s managing director said.
Hong Kong University Just Fired A Democracy Activist, Raising Fears of Diminishing Academic Freedoms
“It’s the end of academic freedom in Hong Kong,” said Benny Tai on his dismissal from the prestigious local university.
Philippine Police Seize Thousands of Copies of 'Anti-Government' Publication
Just a day before President Rodrigo Duterte's State of the Nation Address, an office raid of a local magazine raises fears of diminishing liberties.