A new law criminalizes criticism and 'disrespect' of the country's parliament and its members. Source: MEDIA FEED
– Thinking about what you need in a secure messenger
The goal of this post is not to assess which messenger provides the best "security" features by certain technical standards, but to help you think about precisely the kind of security you need. Source: MEDIA FEED
– Journalists assaulted by police officers at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Journalists reporting on the standoff between returning opposition politician Miguna Miguna and immigration officials disputing his right to enter were harassed and abused by Kenyan police officials. Source: MEDIA FEED
– Intelligence agents in the DRC shut down television channel
At the beginning of March, 10 members of the National Intelligence Agency (ANR) raided the headquarters of a television channel, RTVGL, and disconnected its broadcast signal. Source: MEDIA FEED
– Uzbekistan: Journalists prosecuted, tortured, harassed
Despite some encouraging signs that the president might be in favour of some press freedom, journalists continue to be targeted. Source: MEDIA FEED
– Malaysia: "Fake news" bill is a threat to freedom of expression
Civil society groups express concern about the proposed fake news bill in parliament. Source: MEDIA FEED
– Censorship, surveillance, and harassment: China cracks down on critics
From censoring online terms to disbarring lawyers, China has intensified its crackdown on dissent. Source: MEDIA FEED
– TV crews assaulted, detained covering protests in Kurdish-controlled northern Iraq
The Committee to Protect Journalists today called on the Kurdistan Regional Government to investigate immediately attacks against local journalists covering regional protests. Source: MEDIA FEED