Media & Journalism · January, 2020

Media & Journalism · January, 2020
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Remembrance for femicide victims in Trinidad & Tobago raises awareness of gender-based violence

Caribbean31 January 2020

The gathering highlighted several key issues, including the need for better support systems, updated legislation and social reformation programmes to inspire cultural change.

Doing journalism in a deadly narco state

Honduras30 January 2020

"The country is in pain. Telling these stories means it’s also necessary to tell what causes them, but that’s just where more problems begin."

This Nigerian human rights lawyer wins second order of restraint against government

Sub-Saharan Africa24 January 2020

Lawyer Gloria Ballason has experienced ongoing intimidation and harassment by Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, amid a growing crackdown on freedom of expression and dissent in Nigeria.

Morocco intensifies crackdown on freedom of expression

Middle East & North Africa24 January 2020

Morocco has a dire record of cracking down on freedom of expression, independent media and press freedom media.

What's in a ‘Japanese Adult Cream Pie'?

East Asia23 January 2020

"Didn't McDonald's Japan understand how bad it sounds in English?" was a common reaction. "What were they thinking?"

Editor of environmental news platform Mongabay arrested in Indonesia for alleged visa violation

East Asia22 January 2020

"I am surprised that immigration officials have taken such punitive action against Philip for what is an administrative matter."

Pakistani director halts release of award-winning film after receiving threats

South Asia22 January 2020

"They are holding a film hostage for all the wrong reasons and there is nothing we can do about it."

Is Russia getting its model for digital authoritarianism from China?

East Asia21 January 2020

On the surface, China and Russia share much when it comes to digital governance. But their crackdowns on cyberspace also have important differences, says professor Maria Repnikova

How ‘fake news’ and disinformation were spread in the run-up to Taiwan's presidential elections

East Asia21 January 2020

Puma Shen, director of DoubleThink Labs, shares his observations on the ways in which fake news and disinformation were disseminated prior to Taiwan's January 11, 2020 presidential elections.

What is the future of Moldova's ‘law against propaganda'?

Eastern & Central Europe20 January 2020

Despite objections from the socialist party, the law came into force in 2018. But with the socialists now dominating Moldovan politics, will they succeed in revoking it?

CGNet Swara is using Bluetooth to source content and share news with Indian villages

South Asia18 January 2020

CGNet Swara is helping groups that have been largely ignored by mainstream media use Bluetooth to create content and share CGNet-produced news, music and other programmes with their communities.

In Modi’s India, anti-Bangladeshi-immigrant rhetoric is used to justify changes in citizenship laws

South Asia12 January 2020

The implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act and the National Register of Citizens in India and the rhetoric of deportation of "illegal Bangladeshis" have put the India-Bangladesh relation on stress.

Thai journalist convicted over a 2017 Twitter post about a labor conflict

East Asia11 January 2020

"There is a high level of self-censorship in Thailand… When you forbid freedom of expression… you forbid an open society."

Guatemalan indigenous journalist charged with terrorism released from prison

Latin America10 January 2020

In Guatemala, an indigenous journalist was arrested under legally dubious circumstances.

Interfaith harmony disturbed after Sikh holy site attacked in Pakistan

South Asia10 January 2020

Sikh holy sIte Gurdwara Janam Ashtam at Nankana Sahib city near Lahore Pakistan was attacked by violent mobs and communal and hateful slogans against the Sikh minority community were raised.

Carlos Ghosn's great escape embarrasses Japanese government

East Asia8 January 2020

The Japanese government has been embarrassed as details of Ghosn's escape expose systemic shortcomings in the country's police and prosecution services, the judicial system, passport security and more.