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Media polarisation risks press freedom and peace in conflict-hit Mali and Ethiopia

When media rights are curtailed, fake news and posts on social platforms drive tension and violence, as the latest World Press Freedom Index starkly shows

The Guardian - UK

‘They killed everything’: Darfur survivor recounts deadly attack

Despite a peace deal signed in 2020, a military coup in Sudan last year has brought back instability in the region.

Al Jazeera

India’s position on the World Press Freedom Index

On what indicators are countries ranked in the index? Which countries have improved their ranking?

The Hindu

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Australia lags behind New Zealand, Taiwan and Timor-Leste on World Press Freedom Index

Reporters Without Borders describes press freedom in Australia as "fragile", citing a high concentration of media ownership and growing political threats.

ABC News

Hong Kong plummets in latest press freedom ranking

RSF warns against media polarisation ‘fuelling division within countries’

The Independent UK

Proliferation of fake news fuelling divisions, global tensions: RSF

Unregulated online content has spread disinformation and propaganda that have amplified political divisions worldwide, fanned international tensions and even contributed to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, according to an annual report by Reporters Without Borders.

Radio France Internationale

Infographic: Where is press freedom restricted?

More than 85 percent of the world has seen a decrease in press freedom in their country in the past five years.

Al Jazeera

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Media rights body helps RFI, France 24 bypass Mali internet ban

Media watchdog Reporters Without Borders has announced the creation of "mirror" websites that allow RFI and France 24 to remain available online in Mali despite a ruling junta ban on the French broadcasters.

Radio France Internationale

Jammeh ally on trial in Germany over role in Gambian death squad

Bai Lowe is accused of being a driver for the ex-Gambian leader’s hit squad, known as Junglers, between 2003 and 2006.

Al Jazeera

Cape Verde: Journalists united in pushback against investigations

Press freedom violations are so rare in Cape Verde that an investigation of three reporters has sparked national debate.

Al Jazeera

Rana Ayyub, journalist and Modi critic, barred from leaving India

Rana Ayyub stopped at Mumbai airport while flying to Europe to speak about intimidation of journalists in the country.

Al Jazeera

Ukrainian photographer missing from Kyiv frontline and feared abducted

Maks Levin’s disappearance from Vishgorod on 13 March causes concern after previous abduction of journalists

The Guardian - UK

Sudan: Russian influence and Ukraine war stir domestic tensions

Officials courted Russian influence but the interference and the war in Ukraine are catalysing tensions back in Sudan.

Al Jazeera

Sudan: Hemedti Denies Signing Any Deal on Red Sea Ports

The leader of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF), General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, generally referred to as Hemedti, has denied rumors of him seeking an agreement for Port Sudan during his visit to the Red Sea state. This comes a few days after Hemedti had returned from a controversial visit to…

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Turkey 'Silences Critics' with Presidential Insult Law

Turkish journalist Sedef Kabas begins her second month in detention on Tuesday for "insulting the president", an increasingly common offence which observers believe is stifling critical voices 16 months before the presidential election. The 52-year-old has already spent longer in jail than any other journalist for this alleged offence, according…

Bangkok Post

Turkey 'silences critics' with presidential insult law

Newslaundry

#WorldPressFreedomDay: How free is India’s ‘free press’?

Every year, Reporters Without Borders (RSF), an international non-profit, publishes a report on freedom of the press around the world. And for the second consecutive year, India has slipped in the rankings.

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