Asia

February 23, 2025

Afghanistan’s Only Women-Led Radio Station Resumes Broadcasting After Taliban Lifts Suspension

February 23, 2025 -Afghanistan –  Afghanistan’s only women-led radio station, Radio Shama, has resumed operations after the Taliban lifted a temporary suspension imposed earlier this year. […]
February 21, 2025

Azerbaijan’s Media Crackdown Intensifies with Another Journalist Arrested

February 21, 2025 – Azerbaijan –  Azerbaijan’s tightening grip on independent journalism intensified in February 2025, as yet another journalist, Fikret Faramazoglu, was arrested in Baku—the […]
February 18, 2025

Philippine Coast Guard Condemns China’s ‘Dangerous’ Helicopter Maneuvers Over Scarborough Shoal

February 18, 2025 – Philippines –  In a significant escalation of tensions in the South China Sea, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has condemned what it […]
February 17, 2025

Philippines Achieves Milestone with Zero Journalist Killings in 2024 Amid Ongoing Press Freedom Challenges

February 17, 2025 – Philippines – For the first time in two decades, the Philippines reported no journalist killings in 2024, according to the Committee to […]
February 17, 2025

Press Freedom Under Siege: Bangladesh Journalists Confront Escalating Threats and Repressive Legislation

February 17, 2025 – Bangladesh –  Journalists in Bangladesh are facing increasing threats, attacks, and legal pressures, raising serious concerns about press freedom in the country. […]
February 11, 2025

Kyrgyz President Supports Elon Musk’s Call to Shut Down U.S.-Funded Media Outlets

February 11, 2025 – Kyrgyzstan – Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov publicly endorsed Elon Musk’s proposal to close U.S.-funded media organizations Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) and […]