UN alarmed as governments charge, arrest journalists for criticizing COVID-19 responses

As the coronavirus pandemic rages on, governments in several countries are reacting ham-handedly to media accounts critical of their responses and nearly 40 journalists have reportedly been arrested or charged. The United Nations and International Press Institute say cases have been registered against journalists including arrests in regions including the Asia-Pacific, the Americas, Europe, the … Continue reading UN alarmed as governments charge, arrest journalists for criticizing COVID-19 responses