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www.mercurynews.com
19 hours ago
Europe politics

Georgia's president vetoes media law that has provoked weeks of protests

Georgia's president vetoed a Russian-style media law, labeling it as against European standards and Georgia's Constitution. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Media industry

I decided to not let anybody silence my voice': the journalists in exile but still at risk

Iran International journalists facing credible threats from Iran due to reporting, highlighting risks for journalists reporting on Iran from outside the country. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
2 weeks ago
Europe news

Russia intensifies its offensive against the foreign press

Russian authorities detained journalists from Western media for allegedly discrediting the actions of the Russian army in Ukraine. [ more ]
Washington Post
2 weeks ago
Europe news

Russia arrests more journalists in intensifying crackdown on dissent

The use of anti-extremism laws to prosecute reporters in Russia is part of a larger campaign to stifle domestic dissent. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Europe news

Russian journalist who covered Navalny trials jailed on extremism charges

A Russian journalist covering trials of opposition figures faces extremism charges and remains in custody.
The journalist's arrest and detention were related to her work with the Foundation for Fighting Corruption and covering Navalny's cases. [ more ]
www.dw.com
1 month ago
Europe news

Gershkovich marks one year in Russian prison DW 03/29/2024

Evan Gershkovich was arrested in Russia on espionage charges a year ago, but denies the allegations.
US citizens, including Alsu Kurmasheva, Paul Whelan, and Ksenia Khavana, are imprisoned in Russia on various charges. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
4 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Al Jazeera journalist Samir Sassi arrested in Tunis

Al Jazeera journalist Samir Sassi has been arrested by Tunisian anti-terrorism officers at his home in Tunis.
The government has not provided any information regarding what Sassi might be charged with and it is not expected that there will be any such announcement before 48 hours have passed since his arrest. [ more ]
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