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Media watchdogs demand Kosovo authorities investigate recent violence against ethnic Albanian journalists

Media watchdogs demand Kosovo authorities investigate recent violence against ethnic Albanian journalists

  • Journalists covering the demonstrations have been attacked with bricks and stones, news reports say
  • 'Kosovo authorities, as well as international NATO-led forces in the area, must ensure that members of the press can safely cover protests,' says CPJ Europe representative
By Arab News ·
Press group calls for Israeli accountability in media deaths

Press group calls for Israeli accountability in media deaths

By AP ·
Ethiopia journalist arrests condemned

Ethiopia journalist arrests condemned

By AFP ·
Algerian parliament approves a new law that tightens control over the media

Algerian parliament approves a new law that tightens control over the media

By Reuters ·
Watchdog calls on Lebanese authorities to respect press freedom, amend laws

Watchdog calls on Lebanese authorities to respect press freedom, amend laws

By Arab News ·
Second journalist jailed in Senegal

Second journalist jailed in Senegal

By AFP ·
Citizen News chief writer Chris Yeung at a press conference after the news outlet announced its closure. (AFP)

Hong Kong news outlet to close amid crackdown on dissent

By AP ·
Lebanese information minister rebuffs ‘baseless accusations’ over press freedom

Lebanese information minister rebuffs ‘baseless accusations’ over press freedom

By Arab News ·
Journalist Sonya Groysman arrested in front of where she held a single picket in support of independent media, in Moscow. (The NY Times)

Russian journalists demand end to crackdown on media

By AFP ·
Taliban insurgents have reportedly been looking for journalists, raiding their homes or killing them. (AFP/File Photo)

Former Afghan BBC reporter seeks protection from the Taliban

By Arab News ·
Press freedom remains a distant dream for many Turkish journalists

Press freedom remains a distant dream for many Turkish journalists

By Arab News ·
Myanmar authorities charge Associated Press journalist

Myanmar authorities charge Associated Press journalist

By AP ·
Malaysiakini’s editor-in-chief Steven Gan, above, has criticized the decision as ‘uncalled for.’ (AFP)

Malaysian news site hit with massive fine amid press freedom fears

By Ushar Daniele ·

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