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Hong Kong plummets in latest press freedom ranking

RSF warns against media polarisation ‘fuelling division within countries’

The Independent UK · May 3, 2022

Proliferation of fake news fuelling divisions, global tensions: RSF

Unregulated online content has spread disinformation and propaganda that have amplified political divisions worldwide, fanned international tensions and even contributed to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, according to an annual report by Reporters Without Borders.

Radio France Internationale · May 3, 2022

Infographic: Where is press freedom restricted?

More than 85 percent of the world has seen a decrease in press freedom in their country in the past five years.

Al Jazeera · May 3, 2022

Ukrainian photographer missing from Kyiv frontline and feared abducted

Maks Levin’s disappearance from Vishgorod on 13 March causes concern after previous abduction of journalists

The Guardian - UK · Mar 22, 2022

Sudan: Russian influence and Ukraine war stir domestic tensions

Officials courted Russian influence but the interference and the war in Ukraine are catalysing tensions back in Sudan.

Al Jazeera · Mar 18, 2022

Sudan: Hemedti Denies Signing Any Deal on Red Sea Ports

The leader of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF), General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, generally referred to as Hemedti, has denied rumors of him seeking an agreement for Port Sudan during his visit to the Red Sea state. This comes a few days after Hemedti had returned from a controversial visit to…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 16, 2022

Turkey 'Silences Critics' with Presidential Insult Law

Turkish journalist Sedef Kabas begins her second month in detention on Tuesday for "insulting the president", an increasingly common offence which observers believe is stifling critical voices 16 months before the presidential election. The 52-year-old has already spent longer in jail than any other journalist for this alleged offence, according…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 21, 2022

Turkey 'silences critics' with presidential insult law

Turkish journalist Sedef Kabas begins her second month in detention on Tuesday for "insulting the president", an increasingly common offence which observers believe is stifling critical voices 16 months before the presidential election.

Bangkok Post · Feb 21, 2022

#WorldPressFreedomDay: How free is India’s ‘free press’?

Every year, Reporters Without Borders (RSF), an international non-profit, publishes a report on freedom of the press around the world. And for the second consecutive year, India has slipped in the rankings.

Newslaundry · May 3, 2018