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Journalist killings threaten Mexican democracy

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MEXICO

Constraints on press freedom.

Albania will limit media freedom by curtailing access

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ALBANIA

The Albanian section of the report, published by a consortium of journalists’ organisations, focuses on shortcomings in relation to the independence of the media regulator; raises…

Palestinian media freedom is heavily constrained

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PALESTINIANS

Actions by Palestinian and Israeli authorities have suppressed media freedom and freedom of expression in the West Bank and Gaza (WBG) in the last 15 months. This has restricted…

Restrictions on free speech are rising globally

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INTERNATIONAL

The arrest is part of a global crackdown on freedom of expression since the Arab uprisings, which has led to unprecedented numbers of journalists, bloggers and cyber activists…

News wars will not deter Philippines’s Duterte

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PHILIPPINES

The SEC in January ordered Rappler to shut down for breaking foreign ownership laws, which Rappler denies. Critics suggest the move was a politically motivated attempt by…

Morocco is rolling back press freedoms

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MOROCCO

They were charged with engaging in premarital sex and getting an abortion. The case has become a national and even an international cause, with human rights organisations…

New tactics will constrain East African media space

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EAST AFRICA

Media freedom in East Africa.

Bulgarian premier will resist pressure for real reform

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BULGARIA

The murder comes at a difficult moment for Prime Minister Boyko Borisov, who has faced mounting media criticism of police and government incompetence, ministers’ resignations and…

Bulgaria’s supine media are unlikely to change

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BULGARIA

This ranking for the second year in a row caused consternation and furious debate among prominent Bulgarian journalists, but barely registered with the government in Sofia; the…

Tensions will grow as Senegal approaches 2024 election

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SENEGAL

This follows a hunger strike by Niang and significant mobilisation by journalists and civil society organisations. Arrested on November 6, he was accused of reporting information…