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An exiled Myanmar journalist’s story: Echoing public’s voice and resilienceWritten by Exile Hub3 weeks ago
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Reporting when the internet goes dark: How journalists find workarounds when cut offInternet access is often used as a tool to control the media during conflictsWritten by Guest Contributor19 May 2026
Myanmar journalists across borders remain dedicated to truth despite risksJournalists on the frontlines and in exile share a commitment to truthWritten by Exile Hub12 May 2026
Meta removes Bangladeshi community archivists’ pages through false copyright claimsDespite clear calls for coordinated attacks, Meta did not act to safeguard these activist pagesWritten by Shoeb A6 May 2026
Government attacks on mainstream media undermine the credibility of democracy in BotswanaThere is also pronounced self-censorship among journalists as they fear criticism, harassment and lawsuits. Written by Guest Contributor9 March 2026
Cambodian police arrest journalist for reporting on online scam centerSix journalists have been arrested this year in Cambodia in relation to their reportingWritten by Mong Palatino25 February 2026
Iran’s internet blackout as media event: Networks, algorithms, and the politics of visibilityDuring Iran’s internet blackout, state violence unfolded unseen with competing propagandists filling the digital voidWritten by Guest Contributor21 February 2026
Pakistan jails two lawyers for 17 years over old tweetsThe trial moved unusually fast, speeding from indictment to sentencing in under three monthsWritten by Syed Salman Mehdi20 February 2026
Women politicians face tech-facilitated violence in Uganda’s 2026 electionsAI-generated images, gendered disinformation, and harmful narratives were used to target Ugandan women politiciansWritten by Prudence Nyamishana16 February 2026
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai receives a 20-year jail sentenceFor the 78-year-old publisher, 20 years of imprisonment is effectively a death sentence.Written by Oiwan Lam10 February 2026
Malaysian journalist briefly detained for sedition over a question during a public lectureThe journalist resigned and issued an apology after facing harassment for asking a controversial questionWritten by Mong Palatino9 February 2026
Sixteen days of activism amid the rise of digital harm across AfricaOnline harm is shaping public life as strongly as offline violenceWritten by Cecilia Maundu20 December 2025
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai found guilty under national security lawAfter two years of trial, Lai is found guilty of colluding with foreign forcesWritten by Hong Kong Free Press17 December 2025
A Filipino journalist pushes back against red-tagging and disinformation by taking on MetaThe petition aims to compel tech platforms to review how they handle human rights issuesWritten by Mong Palatino, IFEX13 December 2025
Why cybersafety matters in the African Union–European Union partnership‘We are working with government ministries to make sure that our support reflects the scale of current threats’Written by Cecilia Maundu10 December 2025
How censorship is limiting digital development in NigeriaThe Nigerian government is weaponizing cybersecurity laws to intimidate critics and suppress online dissentWritten by Pamela Ephraim27 November 2025
In Sudan, RSF detain journalist Muammar Ibrahim amid the recent occupation of Al-FasherIbrahim’s broadcasts highlighted the suffering of the people of Al-Fasher amid the ongoing warWritten by Guest Contributor22 November 2025
Five years of fighting: The state of digital violence against female journalists and activists in IndonesiaMany female journalists and activists face relentless digital attacksWritten by Irma Garnesia15 November 2025
Macau independent news outlet announces closure following government deregistrationThe Macau government said: This media ‘no longer has the legal basis for conducting relevant activities.’Written by Hong Kong Free Press7 November 2025
India’s top court moves to regulate comedians and influencers’ speechThe Court reiterated that content created for commercial purposes carries a higher degree of responsibilityWritten by Sumit Kumar Singh6 November 2025
How encryption protects journalists and human rights defenders in West AfricaEncryption is a breath of fresh air for people facing sophisticated surveillance with spyware.Written by Jean Sovon26 October 2025