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A blue press vest and helmet among the rubble in Gaza
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No Witnesses, No Narrative: 76 Journalists Targeted in Israel's 2025 Campaign

As of December 2025, Israel's targeting of Palestinian journalists has reached a critical peak. With over 300 media workers killed in 26 months, international groups are sounding the alarm on a systematic campaign to silence witnesses in Gaza.

Malaysia's Cross-Border SLAPP Case Against Journalist Murray Hunter in Thailand Sparks Alarm
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Malaysia's Cross-Border SLAPP Case Against Journalist Murray Hunter in Thailand Sparks Alarm

A Malaysian agency is prosecuting Australian journalist Murray Hunter in a Thai court. An analysis of the growing threat of transnational 'SLAPP' lawsuits on press freedom.

CBS News Sparks Censorship Outcry After Pulling Report on Trump-Linked El Salvador Prison
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CBS News Sparks Censorship Outcry After Pulling Report on Trump-Linked El Salvador Prison

CBS News is facing accusations of political censorship after pulling a "60 Minutes" report on an El Salvadoran prison used by the Trump administration, sparking fears the network is bowing to political pressure.

Israel Extends 'Al Jazeera Law' for Two Years and Moves to Shutter Army Radio, Sparking Press Freedom Alarms
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Israel Extends 'Al Jazeera Law' for Two Years and Moves to Shutter Army Radio, Sparking Press Freedom Alarms

Israel's parliament extends the 'Al Jazeera Law' for two years, allowing the shutdown of foreign media, while the cabinet moves to close the independent Army Radio by 2026, fueling concerns over press freedom.

Survivor of Israeli Strike in Lebanon Presses for Accountability in Washington
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Survivor of Israeli Strike in Lebanon Presses for Accountability in Washington

An AFP journalist injured in a 2023 Israeli attack in Lebanon is in Washington D.C. to demand accountability for the strike that killed a Reuters colleague, reigniting debates on press freedom and U.S. foreign policy.

Press Freedom in 'Marked Deterioration' Across Americas, IAPA Report Warns
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Press Freedom in 'Marked Deterioration' Across Americas, IAPA Report Warns

A new report from the Inter American Press Association (IAPA) warns of a 'marked deterioration' in press freedom in the Americas, identifying Nicaragua, Venezuela, Cuba, and El Salvador as the worst offenders.

The Archives of Conflict: Bearing Witness in an Age of Unraveling
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The Archives of Conflict: Bearing Witness in an Age of Unraveling

From Syria and Gaza to the killing of journalists and the climate crisis, a collection of documentaries serves as an archive of modern conflict. We analyze the role of conflict journalism today.

Anarchy in Dhaka: Assassination Unleashes Mob Violence as Bangladesh's Government Stands By
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Anarchy in Dhaka: Assassination Unleashes Mob Violence as Bangladesh's Government Stands By

Following the assassination of politician Sharif Osman Hadi, Bangladesh's capital, Dhaka, has descended into violence. The interim government's failure to stop attacks on media outlets raises questions of complicity and state failure.

Sudan's Information Lifeline, Radio Dabanga, Faces Silence Amid Funding Crisis
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Sudan's Information Lifeline, Radio Dabanga, Faces Silence Amid Funding Crisis

Amsterdam-based Radio Dabanga, a crucial independent news source for war-torn Sudan, is on the brink of closure due to budget cuts. This analysis explores the impact of its potential silence on a spiraling humanitarian crisis.

Lifeline in the Dark: Sudan's Watchdog Media Faces Existential Threat Amid Foreign Aid Cuts
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Lifeline in the Dark: Sudan's Watchdog Media Faces Existential Threat Amid Foreign Aid Cuts

An Amsterdam-based journalism outlet providing vital survival information to people in war-torn Sudan is facing closure due to severe cuts in foreign aid funding.

Hong Kong's Jimmy Lai Verdict: The Weaponization of Law as Geopolitical Strategy
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Hong Kong's Jimmy Lai Verdict: The Weaponization of Law as Geopolitical Strategy

The conviction of media mogul Jimmy Lai is not just a legal ruling. It's a strategic move in China's global information warfare, redefining political risk.