Asia

June 27, 2025

Kyrgyzstan Parliament Moves to Curtail Torture Safeguards and Media Freedom

June 27, 2025 – Kyrgyzstan –  Kyrgyzstan’s parliament passed two sweeping laws that dramatically weaken protections against torture and severely restrict independent media, prompting urgent warnings […]
June 27, 2025

Chinese Journalist Injured in Russian Border Drone Strike Amid Rising Tensions

June 27, 2025 – China/Ukraine –  Chinese journalist Lu Yuguang was injured during a Ukrainian drone strike near the village of Korenevo in Russia’s Kursk region, […]
June 23, 2025

Former Radio Broadcaster and Trans Rights Activist Ali Jejhon Macalintal Shot Dead in General Santos

June 23, 2025 – Philippines – Ali Jejhon Macalintal, a former freelance radio broadcaster and prominent LGBTQ+ and human rights advocate, was shot and killed inside […]
June 20, 2025

Crackdown on Press Freedom Deepens in Bangladesh Under Interim Government

June 20, 2025 – Bangladesh –  Press freedom in Bangladesh has entered a perilous phase, with the interim government—led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus—facing mounting criticism […]