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Tag: Freedom of the Press
Myanmar Journalists Who Quoted Rebel Spokesman Face Arrest
The authorities detained one editor and were seeking two others after they published stories on the rebel Arakan Army. Their news websites were also blocked.
Under Modi, India’s Press Is Not So Free Anymore
India’s government has pressured advertisers and even shut down channels to shape the information that 1.3 billion Indians receive. It’s part of a wider assault on dissent.
U.S. Officials Push for Expelling Suspected Chinese Spies at Media Outlets
Trump administration officials are discussing taking action after China said it would expel almost all American journalists for The New York Times, The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal.
China Defends Expulsion of American Journalists, Accusing U.S. of Prejudice
An official said the expulsions were needed to defend China’s media against American suppression. Chinese state media outlets criticized American newspapers for coverage they described as biased.
Pakistan Arrests a Media Owner, and Journalists Cry Foul
The owner, Mir Shakil-ur-Rehman, is one of Pakistan’s most influential media figures. The prime minister, Imran Khan, has shown particular impatience with its coverage.
Trump Administration Considers Punishing Chinese News Organizations
U.S. officials said they were looking at ways to retaliate for China’s expulsion of three Wall Street Journal reporters, including evicting Chinese journalists who file intelligence reports.
Julian Assange Faces Hearing on Extradition to the U.S.
The WikiLeaks founder appeared in a London court to fight attempts by the American authorities to make him answer charges of espionage.
Philippines Moves to Shut ABS-CBN, Its Leading Broadcast Network
It’s the latest push by the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte against media outlets he views as critical of his government.
Brazil Judge Dismisses Charges Against the Journalist Glenn Greenwald
A federal judge decided Mr. Greenwald should not stand trial for his role in bringing to light hacked cellphone messages, citing a ruling from a Supreme Court justice that shielded him.