CPJ given NGO consultative status by UN
The application to gain consultative status, made four years ago, was denied earlier this year before being overturned The UN’s economic and social council on Monday overturned by a strong…
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RSF condemns Kashmir media blackout by Indian authorities*
*Reporters Without Borders condemns a media blackout imposed in Indian-held Kashmir, and the harassment of journalists by local authorities, since 8 July when a separatist military commander, Burhan Wani, was killed in…
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India locks down media in Held Kashmir
SRINAGAR – Police seized tens of thousands of newspapers in Indian-held Kashmir early Saturday and detained printing press workers, ramping up an information blackout after a week of unrest left…
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PAKISTAN: The richest poor man is no more
The Asian Human Rights Commission condoles the sad demise of Abdul Sattar Edhi and pays tribute to the country’s most loved social worker for his dedication and selfless service to…
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Facebook changes showing shift in journalism
Many people learnt of allegations that Facebook was choosing trending news stories through the platform itself By Rob Lever/AFP When allegations emerged that Facebook was skewing its trending news stories,…
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The death toll is rising: 74 journalists including four Pakistanis killed in 6 months
Geneva, July 4 (PEC) – According to the Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) the number of journalists killed continued to increase from January to the end of June 2016 to reach…