Press freedom
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Son of jailed Hong Kong media tycoon condemns UK government ‘weakness’
Sebastien Lai, son of Jimmy, also criticises Vatican over failure to hold China to account over human rights a…
- Asia Pacific, Censorship, China, Foreign policy, Hong Kong, Migration, Politics, Press freedom, Protest, UK news, World news
End ‘megaphone diplomacy’ between UK and Hong Kong, says top British diplomat
Consul general calls for ‘constructive engagement’ with territory as China’s Han Zheng confirms he will attend…
- Afghanistan, Global development, Media, Newspapers, Newspapers & magazines, Press freedom, South and Central Asia, Taliban, World news
‘We can’t remain silent’: journalists refuse to give up despite Taliban terror
Since the Taliban took over Afghanistan, one-third of journalists have left, while those who remain live with …
- Bangladesh, Censorship, Global development, Media, Newspapers, Newspapers & magazines, Press freedom, Sheikh Hasina, South and Central Asia, World news
Bangladesh media in fear after PM’s ‘people’s enemy’ attack
Even stories on cost of living leave journalists facing assault, threats and arrest under Digital Security Act…
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Bangladesh journalist charged over story about rising food prices
Shamsuzzaman Shams was taken from his home at 4am and accused of spreading ‘false news’ over article about cos…
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India’s Rahul Gandhi vows to ‘defend democracy’ after being stripped of seat
Top opposition figure expelled from parliament after being convicted of defamation over Modi remarkThe top Ind…
- Afghanistan, Home Office, Media, Newspapers & magazines, Pakistan, Politics, Press freedom, South and Central Asia, UK news
Anger grows over Afghan journalists still stranded by Home Office inaction
Press members living under the Taliban, and living uncertain lives in Pakistan, must be given clarity say camp…
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China should scrap ‘picking quarrels’ crime, says leading lawyer
Suggestion to abolish catch-all offence will be among thousands considered at Chinese Communist party summitCh…
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Papua New Guinea’s draft media policy is an attempt to legitimise government control over journalists | Bethanie Harriman
Reporters need protection from violence and intimidation – not a law that makes it easier to sack themDuring m…
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Indian journalists say BBC raid part of drive to intimidate media
Media staff targeted for criticising BJP government fear tax raid is escalation of coercion“Did BBC Take Cash …
- BBC, Business, India, Media, Narendra Modi, Newspapers & magazines, Press freedom, South and Central Asia, Tax avoidance, World news
India accuses BBC of tax evasion amid Modi documentary row
Country’s finance ministry claims broadcaster has not fully declared its income and profitsIndia’s finance min…
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Tax raids at BBC offices in India enter second day
Searches in offices in Delhi and Mumbai come weeks after the release of BBC documentary critical of prime mini…
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What is the BBC Modi documentary and why is it so controversial?
‘India: the Modi Question’, examining 2002 sectarian riots, comes at sensitive time for prime minister• BBC of…
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BBC offices in India raided by tax authorities weeks after Modi documentary released – video report
Indian tax officers searched the BBC's offices in Delhi and Mumbai on Tuesday, the broadcaster said, week…
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BBC offices in India raided by tax officials amid Modi documentary fallout
Searches come weeks after release of documentary critical of PM that was later blocked by governmentBBC office…