23 NGOs signed a joint letter urging EU leaders to focus on China's human rights situation. Source: MEDIA FEED
– Will Trinidad and Tobago's cybercrime bill stifle media freedom?
Legislators in Trinidad and Tobago are taking aim at a spate of pernicious issues online – ranging from hate to phishing and fraud – with a draft cybercrime law, following in the footsteps of many governments around the world that have passed comprehensive legislation addressing online crimes. Source: MEDIA FEED
– At least five people killed in "Capital Gazette" newsroom shooting in Maryland
At least five people were killed in a shooting in the newsroom of the Capital Gazette newspaper in Annapolis, Maryland, on 28 June. Source: MEDIA FEED
– 47 journalists, media workers killed in first half of 2018, RSF says
After 2017 proved to be one of the least deadly years ever for the media, a total of 47 professional journalists, citizen-journalists and media workers have already been killed in the first six months of 2018. Source: MEDIA FEED
– Video: Mass arrests carried out to pre-empt protest in Kazakhstan
On 23 June at least eight journalists were targeted and detained in a round of mass arrests ahead of a planned protest in the city of Almaty. This disturbing video shows people being grabbed off the streets by uniformed, often balaclava-wearing security agents. Source: MEDIA FEED
– Indonesia's new counterterrorism law imperils rights
Indonesia is urged to amend the law to uphold rights while meeting security concerns. Source: MEDIA FEED
Kabale District Chairman assaults journalist over an embezzlement story
Kabaale, 26th June, 2018; The Kabale District Local Council 5 Chairperson, Mr. Keihwa Patrick Besigye is on the spot for allegedly slapping a Voice of Kigezi radio journalist, Mr. Arinitwe Emmanuel on the 25th day of June, 2018 at the Voice of Kigezi offices in Kabale town. Arinitwe told Human Rights Network for Journalists-Uganda, that…
– How Bahraini law utilises the 'Law on Terrorism'
In Bahrain, 'anti-terror' legislation is often used to crush dissent. Source: MEDIA FEED