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Award-winning Hong Kong Journalist Wins Appeal in Rare Court Ruling Upholding Media Freedom

Award-winning Hong Kong Journalist Wins Appeal in Rare Court Ruling Upholding Media Freedom

By Kanis Leung
Bao Choy was found guilty in April 2021 of deceiving the government by getting vehicle ownership records for journalistic purposes.

Kyrgyz Journalist Bolot Temirov Acquitted of Drugs Charges, Released

Kyrgyz Journalist Bolot Temirov Acquitted of Drugs Charges, Released

By Catherine Putz
And so ends a prosecution that many human rights activists characterized as persecution.
‘Your Right to Know’ Campaign Launches Against Government Secrecy in Australia

‘Your Right to Know’ Campaign Launches Against Government Secrecy in Australia

By Joshua Mcdonald
Last week, the covers of Australia’s major papers all ran a heavily redacted memo in response to increased pressure on the press.

Nepal’s Proposed Media Bill Is a Press Freedom Killer

Nepal’s Proposed Media Bill Is a Press Freedom Killer

By Arun Budhathoki
Nepal’s government has put the fourth estate in its crosshairs.

When Freedom of Expression Isn't Free: Journalism, Facebook, and Censorship in Bhutan

When Freedom of Expression Isn't Free: Journalism, Facebook, and Censorship in Bhutan

By Namgay Zam
Can free expression and journalistic freedoms thrive in Bhutan?

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Despite Chinese Pressure, Taiwan Keeps Its Press Free

Despite Chinese Pressure, Taiwan Keeps Its Press Free

By Shannon Tiezzi
While much of Asia backslides, Taiwan remains a bastion of media freedom.

Journalism in Kyrgyzstan: Shoot the Messenger?

Journalism in Kyrgyzstan: Shoot the Messenger?

By Franco Galdini
Pressure on the press has increased in Central Asia’s so-called island of democracy.
In India, Raids Targeting a Prominent News Agency Spark Censorship Fears

In India, Raids Targeting a Prominent News Agency Spark Censorship Fears

By Padmapriya Govindarajan
Was a raid on NDTV's offices earlier this month politically motivated?

Marking a Year After Protests in Kazakhstan

Marking a Year After Protests in Kazakhstan

By Catherine Putz
Freedom of the press, a devastating landslide, meeting a manaschi, and a special bonus; weekend reads.

New Report Shines a Light on the Global Shadow of Uzbekistani Surveillance

New Report Shines a Light on the Global Shadow of Uzbekistani Surveillance

By Catherine Putz
“If we call our relatives, friends and families, everything will be heard, we know that."

Japan’s Controversial State Secrets Law: One Year Later

Japan’s Controversial State Secrets Law: One Year Later

By Mina Pollmann
A year after the state secrets law passed, what impact is it having on freedom in Japan?
Why is There a Turkmen Delegation in Washington?

Why is There a Turkmen Delegation in Washington?

By Catherine Putz
Ashgabat is nervous about the border with Afghanistan, but you wouldn't know it inside the country.

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