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#HoldTheLine Coalition Calls for Criminal Tax Charge to be Dropped as Maria Ressa Returns to Court

The #HoldTheLine Coalition demands the Philippines authorities drop a barrage of bogus tax and foreign ownership cases against internationally celebrated journalist Maria Ressa and Rappler - the news organisation she founded.

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2020-07-21 10:08

World's Press Condemns Contempt of Court Charges Against Malaysiakini

Contempt of court hearings are set to take place on 13th July against online news portal Malaysiakini and its editor-in-chief, Steven Gan, in relation to user comments posted on an article that were deemed "an unwarranted attack" against the judiciary.

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2020-07-07 13:11

Protest Campaign - Malaysia, 7 July 2020

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2020-07-07 13:01

World’s Press Condemns Guilty Verdict for Maria Ressa in Cyber-Libel Trial

Prominent Filipino journalist Maria Ressa has been found guilty of cyber libel in a case widely condemned as politically motivated. She has 15 days to appeal the decision but risks spending up to six years in prison.

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2020-06-15 08:15

Protest Campaign - United States, 12 June 2020

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2020-06-12 13:31

World's Press Condemns Violence Against Journalists in the US

In an unprecedented show of international solidarity, WAN-IFRA members from over 40 countries have written to US President Donald Trump to denounce recent violence against journalists covering protests in the country. The joint letter calls for perpetrators to be brought to justice and urges President Trump “to forcefully condemn these attacks and show unwavering support for a free press.”

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2020-06-12 12:48

CPJ Safety Advisory: Covering US protests over police violence

This latest Safety Advisory from our colleagues at CPJ outlines the increased risks to journalists covering ongoing protests in the US, as well as some of the essential precautions for journalists and newsrooms to consider.

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2020-06-01 11:34

Over 150 NGOs appeal for death sentences of four journalists to be overturned in Yemen

WAN-IFRA joined over 150 human rights organisations to call on the Houthis to immediately overturn death sentences handed down to four journalists in April 2020 after they were found guilty on charges of “spying” and “spreading false news.”

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2020-05-13 17:19

Journalism without fear or favour

Good journalism is made for times such as these. Good journalists have ensured our leaders remain accountable, their policies are scrutinized, and their promises will be kept in check as we navigate the coming months and a cautious return to optimism.

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2020-04-30 20:16

A free press contributes to the wealth of nations and the well-being of societies

To mark 3 May, World Press Freedom Day, we highlight the important leadership role for a free and independent press that seeks to report truth, bring the facts to light and champion inclusive and fair communities. This extracted chapter from WAN-IFRA's 2019 World Press Trends report is made freely available to explore some of the data behind why a free press is crucial to the health and well-being of society, now more than ever.

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2020-04-28 09:33

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