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Pakistan journalists, activists raise alarm over press freedom restriction
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Journalists and rights activists in Islamabad expressed concerns over growing restrictions on press freedom, comparing it to censorship under General Ziaul Haq. Tributes were paid to veteran journalists Nisar Osmani and CR Shamsi, while speakers urged unity to resist media curbs and uphold a
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Chinese pressure forces censorship of Tibet, Uyghur, Hong Kong art in Bang
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Sai, a Myanmar artist and curator who left Thailand following pressure from Chinese authorities to remove the works of Tibetan and other exiled artists from an exhibition in Bangkok, expresses that he feels "not safe at all" even after moving to the UK, describing the situation as an "unprec
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CUS report reveals China's expanding propaganda campaigns across MENA
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Center for Uyghur Studies (CUS) report reveals China's propaganda in the Middle East and North Africa, portraying itself as a benevolent partner while suppressing criticism of Uyghur abuses. It urges governments, media, and tech platforms to counter disinformation, promote independent jo
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Print media industry on brink in Pakistan-Occupied Jammu-Kashmir
Updated : 6 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The print media sector in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) is undergoing an extraordinary decline, with many newspapers closing down, circulation decreasing sharply, and journalists facing financial exploitation and censorship.
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US State Department accuses China of genocide, crimes against humanity in
Updated : 6 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The US State Department's human rights report accused China of "genocide and crimes against humanity" against Uyghurs and other Muslim minorities, citing mass detentions, forced labour, and re-education programs. It highlighted severe restrictions on free expression, systemic discrimination,
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China "very insecure" about its single narrative: Exiled Tibetan artists r
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Exiled Tibetan artists and activists on Thursday have strongly condemned the removal of Tibetan and other diaspora artworks addressing themes of state violence, authoritarian partnerships, and grassroots resistance from an international exhibition at Thailand's Bangkok Art and Culture Cen
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Education, livelihoods, and press freedom hit as Balochistan internet ban
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Internet in Balochistan has been suspended until August 31 to curb armed groups' communication, disrupting education, businesses, and media. The move faces criticism from students, entrepreneurs, journalists, and human rights groups, who call it a violation of civil liberties and harmful to
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'Udaipur Files' releases after multiple delays; Kanhaiya Lal's son says,
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
After facing multiple hurdles, including censorship delays, the film 'Udaipur Files' was finally released across India on Friday.
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US slams French probe into Musk's X as "foreign censorship"
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The US condemned France's probe into Elon Musk's X platform, calling it foreign censorship. France is investigating alleged foreign interference via X's algorithm, which the company denies. The US said free speech must be protected and criticized the move as politically motivated, according
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Afghan journalists face 'dire' conditions in Iran, Pakistan; group warns o
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Afghan journalists in Iran and Pakistan face arrest, deportation, and lack of basic services, the Afghanistan Journalists Support Organization warned. It urged global action to protect them and speed up asylum processes amid worsening conditions, calling the situation "dire" and a serious th
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"Defies First Amendment": WHCA condemns White House move to remove Wall St
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The White House Correspondents' Association strongly objects to the removal of the Wall Street Journal from the Scotland trip, calling it a punishment for coverage and a First Amendment violation. WHCA seeks clarification on the decision and urges the White House to reinstate the Journal pro
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US revokes visa of Brazilian Supreme Court judge over Bolsonaro crackdown
Updated : 7 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The U.S. revoked the visa of Brazilian judge Alexandre de Moraes over his actions against ex-President Bolsonaro, escalating tensions with Brazil. Moraes had ordered Bolsonaro to wear an ankle monitor and face restrictions, prompting U.S. criticism. The Washington Post reported ongoing dispu
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