President Kais Saied, who has jailed opponents and consolidated power, is almost certain to win Sunday’s election in the North African country, the birthplace of the Arab Spring movement.
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Amadou Mahtar M’Bow, 103, Dies; His Tenure Leading UNESCO Was Stormy
He was the first Black African to head a major international organization, but complaints about his administration led the U.S. and Britain to pull out of it.
Hong Kong Editors Sentenced in Landmark Press Freedom Case
The two journalists for Stand News were convicted in August of conspiracy to publish seditious articles, in a case signaling new limits on press freedom.
Hong Kong Journalists Convicted of Sedition in Stand News Case
The editors said they published stories in the public interest. A judge ruled they were guilty of a crime against national security.
Russia Opens New Cases Against Journalists Who Covered Ukrainian Incursion
Moscow said it was investigating three more reporters, including a CNN correspondent, who crossed into Russian territory to cover the fighting.
Thai Politician Is Under Fire After Slapping a Journalist on Camera
Videos of Prawit Wongsuwan, a former deputy prime minister, hitting a female reporter in the head prompted angry demands for an investigation in Thailand.
Philippines Appeals Court Restores Rappler’s Business License
The case, brought after Rappler was singled out by former President Rodrigo Duterte, was one of many facing the outlet and its co-founder, the Nobel laureate Maria Ressa.
Mexican Reporter Gunned Down, Even With a Security Detail at His Side
Alejandro Martínez had received so many threats that the Mexican government appointed him protection. On Sunday, he was shot and killed and his bodyguards wounded.
Evan Gershkovich and 23 Others Freed From Russian Prisons in Major Swap
The Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was among 24 people released in a seven-nation, painstakingly negotiated deal that President Biden hailed as a triumph of diplomacy.
What Evan Gershkovich Might Face Inside Russia’s Notorious Prisons
Evan Gershkovich, The Wall Street Journal reporter, was convicted on fabricated charges and is expected to serve time in one of the country’s infamous prisons.