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world16 days ago•4 min saved

Uganda media shut down in military-style crackdown led by president's son

Uganda’s leading independent media outlets, including Daily Monitor, NTV and Spark TV, were ordered closed with armed soldiers deployed outside Daily Monitor's Kampala headquarters; Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the army chief and president Museveni's son, said the press should be guided by cadres of the revolution and that outlets would not reopen without his permission, signaling a crackdown amid long-standing concerns over press freedom and dissent.

via BBC|

#daily-monitor #media-freedom #military-crackdown

politics4 months ago•5 min saved

Judge questions Pentagon press-access rules, signaling a clash over open government

A federal judge questioned the Defense Department’s new 21-page policy restricting reporting to government-approved information at the Pentagon, suggesting the rules may run afoul of the First Amendment and press access standards, with a ruling expected in coming weeks.

via NBC News|

#first-amendment #judge-paul-friedman #media-freedom

world5 months ago•3 min saved

China detains two investigative reporters after corruption expose

Rights groups say two Chinese investigative reporters, Liu Hu and Wu Yingjiao, were detained after publishing an exposé on a Sichuan county official’s alleged corruption; police say they’re under investigation for making false accusations and illegal business operations. The arrests spotlight ongoing media-repression concerns in China, with RSF noting many detained journalists and urging international pressure.

via BBC|

#china #corruption-exposure #journalists-detained

politics5 months ago•4 min saved

Trump's power push tests America's constitutional guardrails

NPR portrays Trump’s second-term agenda as expanding executive authority, weakening congressional checks, and pressuring the media and DOJ, actions critics say erode democratic norms and threaten the rule of law, even as supporters claim the Constitution allows a strong presidency. The piece also notes cuts to science and public health, and a blending of policy with family interests, signaling a broad centralization of power across government.

via NPR|

#checks-and-balances #democracy #executive-power

world6 months ago•5 min saved

Political Unrest and Rising Violence Threaten Bangladesh's Elections

The article describes a surge in mob violence in Bangladesh following the assassination of a pro-democracy leader, leading to the burning of major newspapers and cultural sites, with journalists and civil society feeling increasingly vulnerable amid political instability and a cycle of retribution.

via The Guardian|

#bangladesh #journalists-attacked #media-freedom

world9 months ago•4 min saved

Journalists relinquish Pentagon press passes amid new access restrictions

Dozens of journalists left the Pentagon in protest against new government-imposed reporting restrictions, which they and many news organizations oppose, asserting they hinder press freedom. Despite the exit, reporters plan to continue covering military affairs from outside the Pentagon, criticizing the rules as an attempt to control information and limit journalistic independence.

via AP News|

#government-restrictions #journalists #media-freedom

politics9 months ago•5 min saved

Media Outlets Reject Pentagon's New Reporting Restrictions

Major news organizations, including The Washington Post, The New York Times, and NPR, are refusing to sign new Pentagon press rules they argue threaten press freedom and First Amendment rights, amid broader efforts by the Pentagon to tighten control over military information and limit external engagement.

via Axios|

#first-amendment #journalism #media-freedom

world9 months ago•3 min saved

Judge halts layoffs at Voice of America and US Agency for Global Media

A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration's plan to eliminate 532 jobs at Voice of America, citing concerns over compliance with legal mandates and the agency's ability to fulfill its mission, amid ongoing legal disputes over the broadcaster's future.

via CBS News|

#court-ruling #job-cuts #media-freedom

entertainment9 months ago•4 min saved

Late-night hosts and ABC rally around Jimmy Kimmel amid suspension

Late-night hosts Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert, and Jimmy Fallon addressed the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel with humor and solidarity, criticizing censorship and defending free speech amid political pressures and media challenges.

via AP News|

#censorship #entertainment #jimmy-kimmel

politics9 months ago•7 min saved

Trump’s Lawsuit Against The New York Times: A Threat to Free Speech

Donald Trump has sued the New York Times and other media outlets, primarily to serve his performative political goals and intimidate critics, rather than to win in court. These lawsuits pose a threat to press freedom by potentially chilling media criticism and leveraging Trump's presidential powers to suppress dissent. Experts suggest stricter legal standards and restrictions on media ownership by wealthy individuals to protect democracy and free speech.

via The Guardian|

#censorship #defamation-lawsuits #first-amendment

world11 months ago•4 min saved

AFP Calls for Evacuation as Journalists Face Starvation in Gaza

AFP is urging the Israeli government to allow its freelance journalists in Gaza to leave due to severe food shortages and health issues caused by the ongoing hunger crisis, which also threatens the flow of independent reporting from the region amid a broader humanitarian catastrophe and conflict.

via NPR|

#gaza #hunger-crisis #israel

media-and-politics1 year ago•5 min saved

Media Faces Backlash Over Trump Settlement and Editorial Independence

CBS News staffers are concerned about the implications of Paramount settling a lawsuit with President Trump, which they see as a capitulation that could embolden Trump's tactics against the press. The settlement, involving a $16 million payout, is criticized by media experts and politicians as a sign of weakness and a threat to journalistic independence, raising fears about future challenges to free press and the influence of political pressure on media organizations.

via CNN|

#cbs-news #media-and-politics #media-freedom

world1 year ago•3 min saved

Journalists Injured by Police During LA Protests Amid Federal Crackdown

An Australian journalist was shot with a rubber bullet while covering anti-ice protests in Los Angeles, prompting calls from Australian officials for explanations and highlighting concerns over press safety during protests.

via The Guardian|

#immigration-raids #journalist-safety #la-protests

politics1 year ago•3 min saved

Watchdog Reveals Trump DOJ's Secret Subpoenas on Congress and Journalists

The Justice Department's internal watchdog found no political motivation in the Trump-era subpoenas of communication records from congressional staffers and reporters during leak investigations. The report revealed that 43 staffers, nearly evenly split between Democrats and Republicans, were targeted, raising concerns about the potential chilling effect on congressional oversight and media freedom. The subpoenas, issued without notifying the individuals, were part of efforts to trace leaks related to the 2016 Trump campaign and Russia. The Justice Department has since revised its policies under the Biden administration to limit such actions.

via NPR|

#congressional-subpoenas #justice-department #leak-investigations

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

Georgia Enacts Controversial 'Foreign Agents' Law Amid Protests

The speaker of Georgia's parliament signed into law a controversial bill requiring media and NGOs receiving over 20% of their funding from abroad to register as foreign agents, despite protests and a presidential veto. Critics argue the law curbs media freedom and hinders Georgia's EU aspirations, likening it to Russian measures against independent media. The government claims it aims to prevent foreign interference. The EU and U.S. have expressed concerns, with the U.S. imposing travel sanctions on officials undermining democracy.

via The Associated Press|

#european-union #georgia #legislation