Pakistan’s Media Crackdown: Country’s Most Popular News Channel Temporarily Shut Down
Geo-TV disappeared from Pakistani TVs recently in what looks like to be a serious infringement of press freedoms
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A Journalist’s Pushback Against Day Zero
One journalist is doing her best to fend off South Africa’s water crisis, one report at a time.
Where Abortion is Illegal, Women Turn to Facebook for Alternatives
In Lesotho, abortion is illegal except in dire medical conditions. This has led to a growing market of illegal, unsafe abortion services spread via Facebook.
Benjamin Netanyahu’s Media Mischief
Israel’s prime minister has been covered in scandal lately, with the media covering every angle
Reuters and AFP Journalists Released from Sudanese Custody
Two journalists were released from prison this week, but Sudan remains a dangerous place for reporters.
Government Censorship Attempts to Silence #MeToo Movement in China
The #MeToo movement has gotten traction in China, and the “silence breakers” are now fighting the government.
Lebanon Decides Against Censorship of Spielberg Film
The Post, a movie about censorship, has been uncensored in Lebanon.
Reuters Journalists Arrested in Myanmar After Reporting on Rohingya Ethnic Cleansing
These arrests continue a disturbing trend for journalists covering the Rohingya crisis.
Catalonia’s Attempted Independence Infiltrated by Russian Hackers on Social Media
The Russian internet troll army may be involved in one of this year’s most contentious political events.
Babylon Berlin, Germany’s Break into Prestige Television
A new German TV show could take the “peak TV” game to the international level.