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Myanmar Press Freedom

World Aug 28

Myanmar military court sentences journalist to life in prison, editor says

By Grant Peck, Associated Press

World Mar 29

Journalist Favorskaya charged with participation in extremist group appears in Moscow court
Russian journalist who covered Navalny’s trials is jailed in Moscow on charges of extremism

Russian journalist Antonina Favorskaya, was arrested earlier in March as part of a crackdown on dissent in Russia. She is to remain in custody pending an investigation and trial on charges of extremism.

By Associated Press

World Jul 03

FILE PHOTO: Moscow court hears appeal by WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich
U.S. ambassador visits detained American journalist Evan Gershkovich in Russia

U.S. Ambassador Lynne Tracy on Monday was allowed to visit Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who has been behind bars in Russia since March on charges of espionage.

By Associated Press

World Jun 22

Moscow court hears appeal by WSJ reporter Gershkovich
Moscow court denies U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich’s appeal to be released

The Wall Street Journal reporter must remain in jail on espionage charges until at least late August.

By Associated Press

World Apr 13

Handout image of reporter for U.S. newspaper The Wall Street Journal Evan Gershkovich
Russia may consider prisoner swap after trial of detained U.S. reporter

Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov told Russian state news agency Tass on Thursday that talks about a possible exchange could take place through a dedicated channel that Russian and U.S. security agencies established for such purposes.

By Associated Press

Mar 31

Biden tells Russia to release American journalist: ‘Let him go’

By Seung Min Kim, Associated Press

President Joe Biden is urging Russia to release Wall Street Journal Evan Gershkovich, whom the country’s security service arrested on espionage charges — allegations the newspaper denies.

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Nov 12

Myanmar court sentences U.S. journalist to 11 years in jail

By Grant Peck, Associated Press

A court in military-ruled Myanmar has sentenced U.S. journalist Danny Fenster to 11 years in prison with hard labor, the maximum penalty under three charges, despite calls by the United States and rights groups for his release.

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Oct 08

Watch 7:48
Why the Nobel Peace Prize was won by 2 journalists, and what that means for press freedom

By Nick Schifrin, Layla Quran

The Nobel Committee often likes to make a statement when it awards the Nobel Peace Prize every year, and 2021 is no different. Two journalists, one from the Philippines, the other from Russia, were recipients — at a time when…

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Jun 15

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Paul Whelan and Maria Ressa, Americans held abroad, convicted in controversial trials

By Nick Schifrin, Layla Quran

Two Americans held overseas have been convicted in controversial court cases. In Russia, former Marine Paul Whelan was sentenced to 16 years in prison after a trial the U.S. ambassador to Russia called “a mockery of justice.” In the Philippines,…

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Jan 22

Indonesia detains American journalist over visa regulations

By Niniek Karmini, Associated Press

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.

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