Jun 15 Philippine journalist convicted of libel and sentenced to 6 years By Jim Gomez, Aaron Favila, Associated Press An award-winning journalist critical of the Philippine president was convicted of libel and sentenced to jail Monday in a decision called a major blow to press freedom in an Asian bastion of democracy. Continue reading
Feb 06 Brazil judge rejects hacking accusation against journalist Glenn Greenwald By Mauricio Savarese, David Biller, Associated Press A judge in Brazil has dismissed accusations that U.S. journalist Glenn Greenwald was involved in hacking phones of officials, following weeks of criticism that his prosecution would infringe on constitutional protections for the press. Continue reading
Feb 03 After NPR dust-up, Pompeo defends press freedom abroad By Matthew Lee, Associated Press In Belarus, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan over the weekend and again on Monday, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo raised human rights issues, including freedom of the press, with his interlocutors and denied any double-standard was at play. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
Jun 19 Watch 7:01 Khashoggi's brutal murder was a 'state killing,' special rapporteur says The brutal murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Turkey's Saudi consulate last October changed Saudi Arabia’s global image and tainted its relationship with the U.S. Now, a United Nations panel has released a report detailing how Khashoggi was killed and… Continue watching
Sep 16 Myanmar protesters call for release of two jailed journalists By Michael D. Regan Journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo were each sentenced to 7 years in prison in Myanmar earlier this month, verdicts that received immediate condemnation from the international community. Continue reading
Mar 11 'Fake news' smear takes hold among politicians at all levels By Ryan J. Foley, Associated Press It's become ubiquitous as a signal to a politician's supporters to ignore legitimate reporting and hard questions, as a smear of the beleaguered and dwindling local press corps, and as a way for conservatives to push back against what they… Continue reading
Dec 31 Watch 5:29 A record number of journalists are behind bars By PBS News Hour For the second year in a row, the number of journalists who are imprisoned has reached a historic high, according to a report issued by the Committee to Protect Journalists. At a total of 260 people, CPJ’s Editorial Director Elana… Continue watching
Jun 01 What Mexico is and isn't doing to prevent violent crimes against journalists By Michael Rios In 2017, Mexico became the deadliest country in the world for journalists, despite efforts by the government to crack down on violence against members of the press. Continue reading
Feb 24 Watch 13:06 Shields and Brooks on tea party lessons for Democrats, remaking GOP in Trump's image By PBS News Hour Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week’s news, including the grassroots fervor meeting Republican members of Congress in their home districts, the challenge of a clear message for Democrats,… Continue watching