Tag: #pressfreedom

Novaya Gazeta to Close Moscow Operations After Escalating State Pressure

Novaya Gazeta says it will cease Moscow operations Nov. 9 after raids, a criminal case, a 'foreign agent' label and an eviction cut off donations.

#russia, #pressfreedom, #novayagazeta, #media

Niger Confirms Journalist Moussa Kaka Is in Custody Two Months After Disappearance; Location and Charges Unclear

Niger says veteran journalist Moussa Kaka is detained two months after his Aug. 31 disappearance, but gives no location, charges or documents.

#niger, #pressfreedom, #journalism, #humanrights

Cairo court convicts Mada Masr editor Lina Attalah, fines outlet and orders closure

Cairo court convicts Mada Masr editor Lina Attalah under Egypt’s media licensing law, fines the outlet and orders its closure; rights groups call it a blow to press freedom.

#egypt, #pressfreedom, #journalism, #madamasr

Mada Masr Editor Lina Attalah to Face Trial in Cairo Over Website Licensing Charge

Mada Masr editor Lina Attalah faces trial in Cairo on a charge of operating a website without a license; conviction could mean heavy fines and closure.

#egypt, #pressfreedom, #mada_masr, #lina_attalah

Turkish Authorities Seize Halk TV, Install State Trustee and Halt Live Broadcasts

Turkish authorities raided Istanbul's Halk TV, installed state trustee TMSF and halted live broadcasts amid a probe into owner Cafer Mahiroğlu.

#turkey, #media, #pressfreedom, #halktv

Rights Group Says Indian Authorities Used Excessive Force, Detained Journalists During Oct. 10-11 Protests

Human Rights Watch says police used excessive force, mass detentions and internet shutdowns against protesters and journalists in New Delhi during Oct. 10-11 demonstrations.

#humanrights, #india, #protests, #pressfreedom

Egypt detains entire newsroom of independent outlet Matsda2sh, rights groups say

Egypt arrested all six journalists at independent outlet Matsda2sh on Sept. 28–29; families and lawyers were denied contact, prompting rights groups' condemnation.

#egypt, #pressfreedom, #journalism, #humanrights

White House Defends Removal of CNN, MS NOW and Politico as Outlets Sue to Restore Access

The White House defended barring CNN, MS NOW and Politico as the outlets sued to restore credentials, calling press access a "privilege" not a right.

#pressfreedom, #whitehouse, #cnn, #politico, #msnow

Senators Probe Blanche and Clayton Over Withdrawn DOJ Subpoenas of New York Times Reporters

Senators are examining Todd Blanche and Jay Clayton’s roles in a withdrawn DOJ attempt to compel testimony and phone records from New York Times reporters.

#justice, #pressfreedom, #senate, #confirmation