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Freedom of the press at its lowest in 50 years – study

  • IDEA report says Afghanistan, Burkina Faso and Myanmar saw steepest press-freedom declines worldwide
  • Defamation cases against journalists surge in South Korea, highlighting risks to media freedom in democracies
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Pakistan’s cybercrime law being used as ‘tool’ against freedom of expression, journalists — watchdog 

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Pakistan’s digital rights group calls for independent body to monitor Internet censorship decision

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‘Most liberated area’: Karachi Press Club’s journey to becoming a stronghold of dissent

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Journalist bodies criticize restriction on Quetta Press Club from holding events without government permission

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Journalist shot dead by suspected bandits in Pakistan’s southern Sindh province

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Israeli Channel 13 News ‘axed show for PM Netanyahu,’ UK protesters say

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‘Unprecedented’ number of journalists arrested in Palestine since Oct. 7

By Arab News ·

Mali’s junta bans the media from reporting on political activities in a deepening crackdown

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ABC Sydney staff threaten to stage walkout after termination of radio host Antoinette Lattouf

By Arab News ·

Rights groups urge US to ‘pursue accountability’ for journalists killed in Gaza

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Al Arabiya backs anchor as Lebanese court issues warrant over IDF interview

By Arab News ·

Israeli politicians call for killing of Gaza journalists in ‘deadliest year’ for reporters: The Independent

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