freedom of press

Imprisoned Chinese citizen journalist not well, lawyer says
World

Imprisoned Chinese citizen journalist not well, lawyer says

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — A Chinese citizen journalist serving a four-year sentence after reporting on the early stage of the…
Hong Kong leader refuses to explain journalist visa denial
World

Hong Kong leader refuses to explain journalist visa denial

  Hong Kong’s leader Tuesday refused to say why the city had denied a visa to a leading Financial Times…
Egypt criticizes UNESCO awarding photographer Shawkan
Egypt

Egypt criticizes UNESCO awarding photographer Shawkan

The Egyptian foreign ministry criticized UNESCO’s intention to grant photojournalist Mahmoud Abu Zeid, commonly known as Shawkan, an international prize…
2 journalists arrested for filming report on Alexandria tram released from detention
Egypt

2 journalists arrested for filming report on Alexandria tram released from detention

East Alexandria prosecution ordered the release of Emirati ‘Al-Bayaan’ newspaper’s journalist Mai al-Sabagh, with bail of LE2000, and photographer Ahmed…
Address media violations in accordance with law: Parliamentary Speaker
Egypt

Address media violations in accordance with law: Parliamentary Speaker

The Speaker of Parliament Ali Abdelaal called on the authorities regulating media affairs to address violations committed by journalists and media…
Number of websites blocked in Egypt reaches 127
Science

Number of websites blocked in Egypt reaches 127

Access to leftist website Bel-Ahmar was blocked for Egyptian internet service providers Monday, raising the total number of barred websites…
After two years of Sisi rule, critics highlight ‘broken’ promises
Egypt

After two years of Sisi rule, critics highlight ‘broken’ promises

Abdel Fattah al-Sisi was sworn in as the sixth president of Egypt on June 8, 2014 — two years ago…
NGOs condemn anti-terrorism law
Egypt

NGOs condemn anti-terrorism law

Seventeen NGOs have released a joint statement condemning the anti-terrorism law, saying it reimposes the restrictions that journalists have been…
Journalists’ Syndicate rejects counter-terrorism bill
Egypt

Journalists’ Syndicate rejects counter-terrorism bill

The Journalists' Syndicate has rejected what it calls new restrictions on the freedom of press added to the recent counter-terrorism…
Baseera: 32% of Egyptians believe media is free
Egypt

Baseera: 32% of Egyptians believe media is free

On the occasion of the World Press Freedom Day, celebrated on May 3, the Egyptian Center for Public Opinion Research…
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