

World Jan 22

An American journalist is facing up to five years in an Indonesian jail and a fine on charges of violating immigration regulations. Philip Jacobson of California is accused of conducting journalistic activities not permitted by his business visa.
By Niniek Karmini, Associated Press
World May 07

The imprisonment of Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo and drew the world's attention to curbs on freedom of the press.
By Aung Naing Soe, Grant Peck, Associated Press
World May 26

Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian went on trial in a closed Revolutionary Court today, after being locked up for nearly a year in Tehran. In April, Rezaian was reportedly charged with espionage and other crimes, including “propaganda against the establishment.”…
By PBS NewsHour
World Feb 12

With a court ruling that two Al Jazeera journalists who were imprisoned in Egypt for more than a year will be released on bail, Judy Woodruff looks at a new survey of press freedom and abuses around the world. Chief…
By PBS NewsHour
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