Press Freedom

Nearly Half of Journalists Jailed in China Are Uyghurs, Report Says

China ranks as world’s worst jailer of journalists, with minority groups especially affected, analysts say  

Somalia's Frontline Women Journalists Face Multiple Risks

Challenges for women journalists include al-Shabab militants' threatening phone calls to reporters to influence their coverage

Israel Ranks Among World’s Worst Jailers of Journalists, Report Finds

At least 320 journalists are imprisoned globally, media watchdog says, with China, Myanmar topping the index

Myanmar's Media Set up Independent Council to Protect Journalists

With Myanmar ranked second-worst jailer of journalists globally, analysts hope new press council will help boost media

In Slovenia, Broadcaster RTV Faces 'Bumpy Road' to Reform

Financial struggles and new claims of retaliation as Slovenia's public broadcaster cancels daily news show

Al Jazeera Bureau Chief Leaves Gaza

Dahdouh said he is due to travel onwards to Qatar where he will undergo surgery for a wound sustained in an Israeli strike last month.

Deepfakes a 'Weapon Against Journalism,' Analyst Says

As US senators hear from media leaders about AI impact on local media, journalists say they are already targeted with fake videos

Kyrgyzstan Authorities Raid News Outlets, Detain 11 Reporters

Human rights groups say crackdown underscores democratic backsliding in Central Asian country

Jailed Burundi Journalist Awaits Verdict on Appeal

The reporter is serving a 10-year prison sentence on charges that press freedom groups condemn as baseless

Turkey’s Latest VPN Ban is Another Block to Independent Media

Radio Marti Contributor's Arrest Exemplifies Regular Cuban Tactic, Journalist Says

Cuban authorities routinely arrest journalists, critics to disrupt opposition to communist state, observers say  

Azerbaijan Arrests Journalist, Charges Another as Press Crackdown Continues

A crackdown on the country's independent media began in November 2023