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On Tuesday, the Kremlin announced a ban on 81 European media outlets, including Agence France-Presse and Politico, in retaliation for the European Union’s recent ban on several Russian media outlets.
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been released from the UK’s Belmarsh prison and is set to return to Australia after agreeing to a US plea deal. Assange, 52, will plead
Since President Javier Milei took office on December 10, 2023, there has been a significant deterioration in press freedom and cultural rights in Argentina, according to reports from the Committee
German authorities must swiftly and transparently investigate the recent police attack on video journalist Ignacio Rosaslanda, ensure the responsible police officers are held to account, and drop all criminal investigations
In a blow to press freedom, the Israeli government, headed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, unanimously decided to shut down Al Jazeera’s broadcast in Israel, relying on a law passed
Published annually since 2002 by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), the World Press Freedom Index is a significant advocacy tool influencing governments worldwide. It serves as a reference for media, diplomats,
On January 24, 17 press freedom partner organizations urged Josep Borrell, the EU High Representative for Foreign and Security Policy, to advocate for press freedom during the war between Israel
Venezuela prevents the German public broadcaster Deutsche Welle (DW) and other international news channels from broadcasting freely in the country. The move came after DW’s Spanish-language television channel aired a
In 2024, India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is gearing up for a pivotal third consecutive five-year term, with preparations underway for the upcoming general elections in April, expected to
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