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UN Expert Urges Philippines to Stop Crackdown on Press Freedom

July 15, 2022July 19, 2022 RMN News Irene Khan, Maria Ressa, Philippines, Press Freedom, Rappler, UN

The UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression Irene Khan condemned on July 14 the Philippines Court of

Authoritarian Leaders Attacking Journalists and Media Outlets: UN Report

July 11, 2022July 13, 2022 RMN News Human Rights, Media Freedom, UNESCO

Reporters getting killed while chasing a story. Online attacks against women journalists, including death and rape threats. Targeted electronic surveillance

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UNESCO Demands Investigation into the Killing of Journalist

May 12, 2022May 14, 2022 RMN News Audrey Azoulay, Journalist, UNESCO

The Director-General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay, has called for a thorough investigation into the killing of television reporter Shireen Abu

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Press Freedom in Crisis Under Modi Regime in India: RSF World Report

May 3, 2022May 7, 2022 RMN News BJP, Hindu, Narendra Modi, Press Freedom, RSF

In its report, RSF concludes that with an average of three or four journalists killed in connection with their work

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Attacks on Journalists: Journalism Under Digital Siege

May 3, 2022May 5, 2022 RMN News Digital, Journalism, UNESCO

This year’s World Press Freedom Day theme “Journalism under digital siege,” spotlights the multiple ways in which journalism is endangered

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U.S. Takes Action Against China for Repressive Acts

March 22, 2022March 24, 2022 RMN News China, Genocide, Human Rights, Uyghur

The United States reaffirms its support for those who bravely speak out despite the threat of retaliation. The U.S. Department