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April 30, 2018

UN experts appalled by Nicaraguan Government’s violent response to peaceful protests

UN human rights experts are appalled by the violent response of Nicaraguan security forces to protests opposing social security reforms.
April 25, 2018

Two Italian journalists attacked for asking questions

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has condemned the behaviour of an Italian businessman and a former government minister who, in separate incidents last week, reacted violently to embarrassing questions from reporters.
April 15, 2018

Russian court orders blocking of encrypted messaging service

Reporters Without Borders says the decision by a Moscow court to order the blocking of popular encrypted messaging service Telegram is another obstacle to journalism in Russia.
April 8, 2018

'Weak governance' at UN shipping agency criticised by Transparency International

The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) is at risk of unresolved conflicts of interest due to shortcomings in its governance, according to preliminary key findings of a new study by Transparency International.
April 3, 2018

Bahrain's interior minister threatens online crackdown

Bahrain’s interior minister has threatened to crackdown on dissidents and activists who criticise the government online.
March 29, 2018

New law reinforces Turkish government’s control of the internet

Turkey’s parliament has passed a law placing online video services under the control of the broadcast media regulator, the High Council for Broadcasting.
March 25, 2018

Another journalist killed in Mexico

Leobardo Vázquez was killed in Veracruz, regarded as the western hemisphere’s most dangerous region for journalists.
March 23, 2018

Indonesia’s parliament bans critical coverage of its members

A new law in Indonesia means anyone who criticises or disrespects a parliamentarian could be prosecuted.
March 19, 2018

UK urged to prioritise safety of journalists during Commonwealth Chairmanship

Ahead of the UK assuming Chairmanship of the Commonwealth, Reporters Without Borders is urging the UK to prioritise the promotion of safety of journalists during its two-year mandate.
March 16, 2018

Egypt creates hotlines for citizens to report 'fake news'

The authorities in Egypt have set up telephone hotlines for the public to report “mendacious” information in the media.