Media & Journalism · May, 2025

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Media & Journalism · May, 2025

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In Georgia, the space for dissent keeps shrinking

The country's sinking ranking by international freedom indexes underscores the government's antidemocratic turn

Written by Arzu Geybullayeva

3 weeks ago

Bridging the gap between oral tradition and technology: Sebastián Epiyeu's workshop for young Wayuunaiki creators in Colombia

'I seek to build bridges between the Wayuu oral tradition and new technologies'

Written by María Alvarez Malvido, Sebastián Epiyeu

Translated by Teodora C. Hasegan

3 weeks ago

Sharp decline in Reporters Without Borders Global World Press Freedom Index in Francophone Africa

Many authoritarian regimes use economic tools to censor the media in Africa

Written by Jean Sovon

Translated by Laura

3 weeks ago

Hong Kong’s independent media sector is being penalised with unreasonable backdated tax demands

The Committee to Protect Journalists called the practice ‘a weaponization of financial and tax measures against the press’

Written by Oiwan Lam

4 weeks ago

Media groups call for repeal of Samoa’s defamation law

The defamation law is being used to silence journalists and media groups

Written by Mong Palatino

4 weeks ago

Sam George’s ministry presents a major threat to media freedom and LGBTQ+ rights in Ghana

If Ghana’s democracy is to survive, it cannot afford to let its press be muzzled

Written by Guest Contributor

4 weeks ago

Internet in Mam: Sabq'ech Pérez's commitment to revitalizing the language in Guatemala

‘I hope our languages will endure over time,’ says Mayan Mam YouTuber

Written by María Alvarez Malvido, Saqb’ech Pérez

Translated by Teodora C. Hasegan

4 weeks ago

Turkey's ruling party ramps up attacks on opposition-led Istanbul municipality

Wave of arrests continues to target Istanbul municipality officials on baseless charges

Written by Arzu Geybullayeva

24 May 2025

AI, impunity, and ‘authoritarian media control’ in Southeast Asia

An overview on the state of media freedom in Cambodia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Indonesia

Written by Mong Palatino

21 May 2025

How Russian opposition media continue broadcasting from abroad

Even now, tens of millions of people inside Russia receive information from independent media — and that still has real influence.

Written by Daria Dergacheva

19 May 2025

Papua New Guinea radio host loses job after interviewing opposition leader

The parliament is launching an inquiry into the matter

Written by Mong Palatino

18 May 2025

Chinese social media users are outraged by the mysterious death of an internet celebrity cat

Why cover up the feline's cause of death?

Written by Oiwan Lam

18 May 2025

Guns, gags and trolls: Disinformation and censorship are shaping the India–Pakistan conflict

"In information warfare, perception is the battlefield. "

Written by GV South Asia

15 May 2025

Mauritania once again deports a large number of migrants

Mauritania receives financial support from the EU to control migration flows.

Written by Jean Sovon

Translated by Jean-Christophe Brunet

15 May 2025

Bridges or bargains? Examining India and China’s infrastructure expansion in South Asia

India races to match China’s growing influence in South Asia

Written by Bharadaz Uday Hazarika

11 May 2025

Pacific media groups cite AI, censorship, and limited resources as key challenges in their work

Media groups across the region marked World Press Freedom Day with various initiatives

Written by Mong Palatino

10 May 2025

The perils of pinkwashing: Why India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’ is no victory for feminism

The choice of name of the operation evoked mixed reactions in India

Written by GV South Asia

9 May 2025

The creative is political: Five lessons from the case of a satirical activist in Kazakhstan

The case is a grim turning point for independent journalism and grassroots activism

Written by Vlast.kz

7 May 2025

Conflict in Colombia: How journalism is being used as a response to forced conscription of minors

Journalism by and for young people in Colombia and Latin America

Written by Mi Historia

Translated by Beatrice Twentyman

7 May 2025

Hong Kong falls to 140th in global press freedom index with historic low score

Hong Kong has faced unprecedented deterioration in its press freedom record

Written by Hong Kong Free Press

5 May 2025

World Press Freedom Day: Caribbean media faces new challenges in the age of AI

'The press is not only a defender of democracy, but also a guardian of our collective future'

Written by Janine Mendes-Franco

3 May 2025

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