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International media groups denounce Ressa, Santos' conviction
(5th UPDATE) The Committee to Protect Journalists, Reporters Without Borders, Foreign Correspondents’ Club Hong Kong, and International Federation of Journalists say the conviction is a crime against press freedom
Rappler Talk with Edward Snowden: Journalism’s role when global systems fail
Whistleblower and President of the Freedom of the Press Foundation Edward Snowden talks about the rolling back of freedoms under pandemic emergency powers
Rappler Talk: Joseph Stiglitz on press freedom in a 'mafia market'
Nobel Prize winner Joseph E. Stiglitz talks about how journalism and democracy can survive the information ecosystem created by the tech platforms
Philippines slips 2 places in World Press Freedom Index
The Philippines, now ranked 136th, is cited as having state troll armies which weaponize disinformation on social media, as well as having some intolerance towards critical journalism
Coronavirus pandemic 'amplifies press freedom threats'
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) says the pandemic was 'highlighting and amplifying the many crises' already casting a shadow on press freedom
RSF urges PH to drop complaint vs 2 journalists reporting on coronavirus
'During the coronavirus crisis, when information is especially crucial, the authorities must let journalists do their work, regardless of the kind of media they report for,' says Daniel Bastard of Reporters Without Borders
Reporters Without Borders tracking coronavirus effects on press freedom
Tracker-19 'aims to evaluate the pandemic’s impacts on journalism' and 'document state censorship and deliberate disinformation, and their impact on the right to reliable news and information'
PCOO meeting with Reporters Without Borders not so 'fruitful' after all?
Daniel Bastard, Reporters Without Borders Asia Pacific desk head, recalls telling Communications Secretary Martin Andanar that they can agree to disagree
Saudis' Khashoggi verdict 'far from' justice– Turkey
Turkey says the decision announced by the Saudi court 'is far from meeting the expectations of both our country and the international community to shed light on the murder with all its dimensions and deliver justice'
Justice 'trampled' in Jamal Khashoggi murder trial
Media rights watchdog Reporters Without Borders says the death sentence for 5 culprits 'did not respect international standards of justice'
49 journalists murdered in 2019
The 'historically low' number mostly died covering conflicts in Yemen, Syria, and Afghanistan, Reporters Without Borders says, which warned 'journalism remains a dangerous profession'
Robredo camp on attack vs Abante: 'Brazen assault on our free press'
(UPDATED) 'This attempt to intimidate and silence Abante...must be resisted by all freedom-loving Filipinos,' says the spokesperson of Vice President Leni Robredo
RSF announces nominees for Press Freedom Awards 2019
'These journalists refused to be silenced and continue to raise their voices against the abuse of power, corruption and other crimes,' says Reporters Without Borders secretary-general Christophe Deloire
Journalist killed in Mexico
Nevith Condes Jaramillo is the 10th journalist killed in Mexico in 2019
Press rights group in secret Riyadh mission to urge journalists' release
The RSF delegation went to Riyadh in late April and urged Saudi authorities to release 30 journalists who it says are imprisoned in the kingdom for their work
Mexico journalist murdered, fifth in 2019
Reporters Without Borders says the killing of Francisco Romero officially made Mexico the deadliest country in the world for journalists so far this year, surpassing even war-torn Afghanistan and Syria
Only 9% of the world lives in a country with press freedom
Reporters Without Borders says that the press freedom situation in 91% of the world is considered difficult, very serious, or problematic
Maria Ressa urges journalists: Join battle vs attempts to stifle press freedom
'The way we fight back as journalists is we shine the light. We call attention, we demand our rights,' says Maria Ressa
Philippines down 1 spot in 2019 World Press Freedom Index
Reporters Without Borders says harassment against Rappler and Maria Ressa is the 'most emblematic case' of the threats against Filipino journalists. Turkey is also listed as among the world's worst countries for press freedom.
China pursuing 'new world media order' to suppress criticism – RSF
Reporters Without Borders says Beijing is 'exporting' its methods of censorship and control of information to other countries. Beijing dismisses the report as 'totally not in conformity with the facts, and not worth refuting.'
RSF unblocks 3 more sites censored in Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, China
Ethical hackers and human rights defenders allow the Reporters Without Borders Sans to 'restore online access to independent media in countries that are news and information black holes'
Journalists, institutions decry 'absurd legal attack' against Rappler
(UPDATED) Journalist groups and institutions denounce the weaponization of anti-cybercrime laws
Journalists become increasing 'targets' for killings – watchdog
The Committee to Protect Journalists says 34 of the 53 journalists killed on duty this year around the world were 'singled out for murder'
Panelo: Duterte told Diokno to skip House hearing | Evening wRap
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Global media groups start fund-raising for Rappler
Rappler and its CEO Maria Ressa will be the first recipients of fund for journalists facing threats to press freedom worldwide
Hatred stirred by leaders blamed for rise in journalist murders – RSF
Reporters Without Borders says 80 journalists have been killed worldwide so far this year – most notably the Saudi columnist Jamal Khashoggi – with 348 in jail and 60 more held hostage
[OPINION] What governments must do beyond Declaration on Democracy
Nations must develop a strong policy agenda to turn the principles of the Declaration on Information and Democracy into a reality
Democratic leaders give historic commitment based on Declaration on Information and Democracy
Twelve countries launch a political process aimed at providing democratic guarantees for news and information and freedom of opinion
PH's Inday Espina Varona wins RSF Prize for Independence
'Independence is very important for citizen journalism. I teach young people to be critical minded and I hope this award will inspire them,' says Varona
RSF awards to spotlight 'urgent need' to protect journalists
Filipina Inday Espina Varona is among the 4 nominees of the Prize for Independence category of the Press Freedom Awards to be given by the Reporters Without Borders
International Declaration on Information and Democracy
The Declaration establishes democratic guarantees for global information and communication space
IN NUMBERS: Global threats to press freedom in 2018
According to media watchdog Reporters Without Borders, at least 75 journalists have been killed in the past 10 months in countries all over the world
PH’s Inday Espina Varona nominated for RSF Press Freedom Award
The Filipino journalist is being recognized for being 'very active on social networks' and for covering 'issues that are sensitive in the Philippines'
Khashoggi death: Don't give Saudi Arabia 'license to kill,' says RSF
'After the recognition of Khashoggi’s death, we expect a determined, constant and powerful pressure to be kept on Saudi Arabia,' says Christophe Deloire of Reporters without Borders
Reporters Without Borders: 15 Saudi journalists arrested in past year
'In most cases, their arrests have never been officially confirmed and no official has ever said where they are being held or what they are charged with,' says RSF
Reporters Without Borders urges Hong Kong to renew journalist's visa
'Victor Mallet's expulsion, if confirmed, would represent a further step backwards for press freedom, which has already been declining in recent years in Hong Kong,' says Cédric Alviani of Reporters Without Borders
Journalist murdered in Mexico, 9th in 2018
(UPDATED) El Heraldo de Chiapas reporter Mario Gomez is the 9th reporter killed this year in Mexico, the second deadliest country in the world for journalists
The Information and Democracy Commission: Defending free flow of truthful info
The Information and Democracy Commission is a global initiative launched by Reporters Without Borders to build a formal multi-sectoral approach to combating misinformation and disinformation in the digital age
Seventh journalist killed in Mexico this year
Ruben Pat, who was shot dead outside a bar near Cancun, is the 7th journalist killed in 7 months in the country now known as one of the world's most dangerous for reporters
Mindanao journos, Reporters Without Borders condemn killing of Denora
RSF says Dennis Denora is the 6th journalist murdered during the term of President Rodrigo Duterte
[OPINION | NEWSPOINT] Missing the forest for the trees
Indeed, China is emerging as the Duterte regime’s ultimate patron – as investor, infrastructure builder, labor and material supplier, and money lender – in a modern-day sort of colonial arrangement
Outrage after bloody day for Afghan journalists
A double suicide blast in Kabul left 25 people dead including AFP photographer Shah Marai and 8 other journalists, while a BBC reporter was killed in a separate attack
#ThewRap: Things you need to know, April 27, 2018
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State of calamity in Boracay, Philippines on Villa expulsion, George RR Martin’s new book | Evening wRap
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Roque claims Duterte tirades don't threaten press freedom
The 2018 World Press Freedom Index, released by Reporters Without Borders, shows the Philippines dropping by 6 spots under President Rodrigo Duterte
Philippines down 6 spots in 2018 World Press Freedom Index
'The dynamism of the media [in the Philippines] has also been checked by the emergence of a leader who wants to show he is all powerful,' says media watchdog Reporters Without Borders
Malacañang on Fox, Petition against Boracay closure, Ressa on cyber libel complaint | Evening wRap
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Trump, Russia, China media attacks 'threaten democracy'
Reporters Without Borders accuses the world's 3 superpowers – the US, China and Russia – of leading the charge against press freedom
Media watchdogs slam Malacañang ban on Rappler reporter
Reporters Without Borders and the Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility both speak out days after a Rappler reporter was banned from entering the Malacañang complex
FAKE: Comparison of 2015 and 2017 World Press Freedom Index reports
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