Rights groups condemn jailing of journalists for violating a gag order on allegations against President Mohamed Muizzu.
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Palestinian journalist Ali al-Samoudi was released from Israeli prison with severe weight loss, showing signs of torture
Among the detained journalists are Al Jazeera correspondent Hafed Mribah and cameraman Mahmut Yavuz.
Reporters Without Borders warns of ‘press freedom crisis’ in US amid media consolidation, Trump policies.
Analysts say the attack is part of a wider pattern of repression amid concerns over the growing role of the military.
Israel continues to deny foreign reporters access to the Gaza Strip despite a ‘ceasefire’ being in place.
Reporters Without Borders warns that ‘journalism is increasingly criminalised worldwide’.
Police seize Adhadhu’s computers over documentary alleging an affair between President Mohamed Muizzu and a former aide.
President Alexandr Lukashenko is hoping to improve relations with the West once more.
Professional organisations call on attendees to ‘speak forcefully’ at annual event, which will not feature a comedian.
Press advocates have warned of hostile rhetoric towards journalists and increasingly restrictive policies under Milei.
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