Latest in: Press Freedom
A New Deal for Journalism needed...Read More
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Journalists reporting on local beats like corrupt practices, crimes and politics face more dangers than those working in war...January 21, 2020
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Journalist Aasif Sultan being apprehended. He wears a shirt saying Journalism is not a crime- Image Credit: Muzammil Matoo...October 28, 2019
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Hostility toward media is a threat to democracies: Reporters Without Borders
Photo: UNESCO The climate of hatred towards journalism and media is a threat to democracies as several countries slide down the 2018 World Press Freedom Index, compiled by Reporters Without Borders. “Hostility towards the media, openly...April 26, 2018 1347 0 -
IFJ’s new UN Convention for protection of journalists gathers support
A photographer running away from a burning vehicle Photo Credit: Aziz Ahmed A ground-breaking United Nations Convention aimed at giving greater protection for journalists and journalism in the face of a tide of violence and threats...November 18, 2017 1272 0 -
More attacks on free Press in Modi’s India as New Delhi bans popular channel
Indian government has slapped a one day ban on NDTV Hindi and News Time Assam for covering terrorist attack on an airbase under the pretext of “security reasons.” On November 2, the information and broadcasting (I&B)...November 7, 2016 828 0
