Monthly Archives: August 2021
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SC decides to warn everyone against freedom of the press – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has decided to serve a formal notice on all State officials to make them understand that the Court is monitoring them and ... -
The National Press Club announces the winners of the 2021 Aubuchon Press Freedom Prize
WASHINGTON, August 30, 2021 / PRNewswire / – The National Press Club today announced the winners of the 2021 John Aubuchon Press Freedom Award, an honor ... -
Afghan journalists say press freedom threatened under Taliban
Press freedom in Afghanistan is seriously threatened by the Taliban, as journalists have been beaten by Islamist militants despite their commitment to protect media freedom, Afghan ... -
Taliban press freedom promises already broken as journalists harass and attack
The night of September 10, 2001 is still etched in my memory. It was the first night I could put my hand on my ex-wife’s pregnant ... -
Pentagon to hold press briefing after US strikes against ISIS in retaliation for Kabul airport bombing
WASHINGTON (WJW/AP) — The Pentagon says two members of the Islamic State group were killed in a drone strike in eastern Afghanistan, not one as originally ... -
With the Taliban under control, press freedom is dead in Afghanistan
Shortly after the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, terror group spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said the Taliban would do no harm to journalists and media personnel in ... -
Nigerian press freedom in grave danger
In recent months, Koo, India’s Twitter rival, has started advertising to Nigerians with the backing of a powerful brand ambassador: President Muhammadu Buhari. The approval comes ... -
Watch: ODH Director Dr Bruce Vanderhoff COVID-19 press conference
Ohio Department of Health Director Dr Bruce Vanderhoff was joined by a pediatrician from Akron Children’s Hospital during his briefing on Wednesday. COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio ... -
Taliban attack women’s rights and press freedom in first press conference since takeover
The Taliban held their first press conference on Tuesday, two days after taking control of Afghanistan. A Taliban spokesperson said the group would respect women’s rights ... -
A press briefing provides update on the Haywood floods | News
In a noon press conference, Haywood County officials provided an update on the flood emergency created after Tropical Storm Fred brought heavy rains to the area. ... -
Taliban say they will respect women’s rights and press freedom | Taliban news
The group says it will allow Afghan women to work and study, assures media professionals they will be protected. The Taliban vow to protect women’s rights ... -
Phone press briefing with Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, Permanent Representative of the United States to the United Nations
Phone press briefing with Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, Permanent Representative of the United States to the United Nations Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield: Thank you, Justin, and thank you all ... -
Polish media regulations threaten press freedom
LAW AND JUSTICE (PIS), the party that leads Poland does not like criticism. Shortly after coming to power in 2015, he took control of TVP, public ... -
Poland passes media law that threatens press freedom
After two days of political turmoil, Poland’s parliament passes a controversial media law that could further crack down on press freedom in the country – although ... -
Lionel Messi: body language expert analyzes Barcelona president Joan Laporta’s press briefing
Barcelona president Joan Laporta did not want Lionel Messi to stay at Barcelona, with the club chief furious at the mess he was left with in ... -
Investors ignore a dangerous crackdown on press freedom
Global press freedom is under dramatic pressure. More journalists than ever were in jail last year and the number of media workers killed rose by a ...