Tag: Press Freedom

Journalists Across Asia Face Police Action in Growing Crackdown on Movements

Insight CIR Web Editor -
Journalist associations say that press freedom remains a major concern across Asia, where the media faces restrictions in covering...

Sri Lanka’s proposed terrorism and organized crime laws raise rights concerns

FOCUS CIR Web Editor -
Speed Read Legal and human rights bodies warn that two proposed laws could expand state powers over detention, surveillance and...

Submissions Now Open for GIJC27 Global Shining Light Awards

International CIR Web Editor -
Submissions are now open for the Global Shining Light Award. This unique award, sponsored by the Global Investigative Journalism...

Were the Detentions During Anti-CEC Protests in India Legal?

South Asia CIR Web Editor -
Experts call out the legality of detentions, which they say, is an attempt to curtail a citizen’s right to...