A newly released DRF pilot study explores the gendered surveillance that female journalists experience in Pakistan. Source: MEDIA FEED
– Bahrain’s Prosecution Detains Nabeel Rajab Despite Court-Ordered Release
This statement was originally published on adhrb.org on 28 December 2016. Source: MEDIA FEED
– Egyptian novelist Ahmed Naji released from prison pending appeal
Naji has served 10 months of a sentence imposed in February 2016 for ‘violating public modesty’. The court suspended his sentence pending his appeal scheduled for 1 January 2017. He was released on 22 December. Source: MEDIA FEED
– Concerns over abducted website founder's health and possible mistreatment
RSF fears that Huang Qi, the founder of the 64 Tianwang news website, has been mistreated since his abduction-style arrest more than three weeks ago and calls for his immediate release. Source: MEDIA FEED
– Venezuelan journalist shot at in presumed retaliation for earlier report
On December 8, 2016, journalist Jamel Louka, correspondent for Diario La Antena, was shot at in the Monagas municipality of Guárico state. The incident took place during the morning when he was intercepted by four men on two motorcycles, who shot at his car. Source: MEDIA FEED
– Thailand's Cyber Crime Act tightens internet control
In a recent media interview, Prime Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-ocha stressed the need for Thai authorities to have a tool to act against online content considered to be critical and offensive to the monarchy. Source: MEDIA FEED
– Military official arrested for Guinea’s 2009 stadium massacre
In 2009, members of Guinea’s Red Berets, burst into a stadium in Conakry, and opened fire on tens of thousands of opposition supporters peacefully gathered there. At the time, Diakité 'Toumba' Diakité – who was arrested yesterday – commanded the Red Berets. Source: MEDIA FEED
– Journalist killed in Philippines, first under President Duterte
Journalist Larry Que's murder came after he published a column, which criticised local officials and their alleged negligence in allowing the setting up of a crystal meth laboratory in Catadunanes, Philippines. Source: MEDIA FEED