RTHK, a government-funded news organization, has a fierce independent streak that has long angered the authorities.
Tag: Freedom of the Press
Russian Court Convicts Journalist for ‘Justifying Terrorism’
The case against the freelance reporter revolved around a 2018 text critical of the security services. Even the Kremlin’s human rights council had denounced the charges.
New Trump Appointee Puts Global Internet Freedom at Risk, Critics Say
A battle involving Michael Pack and a U.S.-funded tech group revolves around software from Falun Gong, the secretive, anti-Beijing spiritual movement with pro-Trump elements.
Hong Kong Security Law Sends a Chill Over the City
Protesters deleted social media accounts, as formerly allowed speech suddenly became a potential crime. The chill over the city has booksellers, professors and nonprofits questioning their future.
Filipino Journalist Maria Ressa Convicted of Libel
The conviction of Ms. Ressa, a critic of President Rodrigo Duterte and his violent drug war, is the latest blow to press freedoms in the country.
Global Leaders Urge U.S. to Protect Reporters Amid Floyd Protests
Citing police actions against journalists, Germany, Australia and Turkey call for respect for press freedom.
Philippine Dissenters May Face Terrorist Designation
President Rodrigo Duterte is expected to sign legislation defining terrorism so broadly that critics of the government could easily be detained without charge.
Right to Privacy Extends to Foreign Internet Users, German Court Rules
The intelligence services cannot randomly search the digital data of citizens of other countries living abroad, judges said, in a decision welcomed by civil rights activists.
Sajid Hussain: Exiled Pakistani Journalist Found Dead in Sweden
The police said an initial investigation did not suggest foul play in the death of Sajid Hussain, but journalism groups expressed skepticism and concern.
Coronavirus Threatens Press Freedom Around the World, Report Says
The United States, which ranked 45th out of 180 countries and territories, and Brazil were becoming models of hostility toward the news media, according to the World Press Freedom Index.