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May 3, 2019 Dispatches

Kenya Backsliding on Press Freedoms

Journalists Face Unjustifiable Restrictions, Threats

A Kenyan journalist participates in a protest in the capital, Nairobi, against draconian new laws restricting media freedom that were presented in parliament, December 3, 2013.
May 2, 2019 Dispatches

Uganda’s Continued Attempts to Gag the Media

On Press Freedom Day, Authorities Should Commit to Supporting Free Expression

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April 24, 2019 News Release

Egypt: African Rights Session Amid Dire Abuses

Commission Should Loudly Sound the Alarm

The 64th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR), the African Union’s top rights body, will take place from April 24 to May 14 in Sharm al-Sheikh. (c) 2019 Private.
April 23, 2019 Dispatches

Jailed Mozambican Journalists Get Bail after 3 Months

Baseless Charges Should Be Dropped Immediately

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April 22, 2019 Dispatches

Despite Denials, Bangladesh Stifles Free Expression

End Media Censorship, Prosecution of Journalists

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April 20, 2019 Report

Egypt: Constitutional Amendments Entrench Repression

Referendum Set in Grossly Unfree, Rights-Abusive Environment

People walk past a banner supporting proposed amendments to the Egyptian constitution with a poster of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi  in Cairo, Egypt, Tuesday, April 16, 2019. © 2019 AP Images/Amr Nabil
April 12, 2019 Commentary

The Assange prosecution threatens modern journalism

The only thing standing between an Assange prosecution and a major threat to global media freedom is Britain

April 12, 2019 News Release

UAE: Free Rights Defender Ahmed Mansoor

Mounting Concerns Over His Deteriorating Health

Human rights activist Ahmed Mansoor smiles while speaking to Associated Press journalists in Ajman, United Arab Emirates, on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016.
April 11, 2019 News Release

US: Assange's Possible Extradition Threatens Journalism

‘Hacking’ Charges Could Expand to Standard Investigative Reporting Practices

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is seen on the balcony of the Ecuadorian Embassy in London, Britain, May 19, 2017.
April 10, 2019 Dispatches

Afghanistan’s Media Self-Censors to Survive

Press Freedom at Risk in Deadliest Country for Journalists

Policemen help Afghan journalists, victims of a second blast, in Kabul, Afghanistan April 30, 2018.
April 10, 2019 News Release

Malaysia: Backtracking on Abusive Security Law

Keep Election Promise to Abolish National Security Council Act

Section from Malaysia ruling party’s election manifesto, “Buku Harapan: Rebuilding Our Nation, Fulfilling Our Hopes,” promising to repeal abusive laws including the National Security Act of 2016.
April 8, 2019 Dispatches

Tanzanian Journalist’s Disappearance Remains Unsolved

Nearly Two Years Later, #WhereIsAzory? Deserves an Answer

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March 30, 2019 News Release

Mauritania: 2 Bloggers Held for Defamation

Both Wrote About Alleged Corruption Scheme

Abderrahmane Weddady and Cheikh Ould Jiddou.
March 29, 2019 Dispatches

Burundi Tightens Screws on Media Freedom

Government Bans Communication with BBC, VOA

Burundi’s President Pierre Nkurunziza arrives for celebrations to mark Burundi’s 55th anniversary of independence at the Prince Louis Rwagasore stadium in Bujumbura, Burundi, July 1, 2017.
March 27, 2019 Letter

Joint Letter to the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile

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