News and Press Releases

Beijing-based citizen journalist Xie Qiang was arrested on April 27 for ‘picking quarrels and stirring up trouble’ and has not been heard from since....

The Hong Kong government has tabled a bill to the Legislative Council, to amend the Fugitive Offenders Ordinance, which allows the transfer of...

The Macau government’s proposed Civil Protection Law which has been sent to the Legislative Assembly for discussions could have serious implications...

Every week the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is compiling a list of the top news articles from across the world in which it is...

Journalists were attacked and social media was blocked, as protests broke out in central Jakarta on May 22. The International Federation of...

In the past week, three activists were arrested in Bangladesh under the country’s internet and digital security laws. The International Federation of...

A local court in Karachi has dismissed all charges against Pakistani journalist, Shahzeb Jillani, who had been accused of cyber-terrorism. The IFJ...

IFJ affiliates in Asia Pacific held different activities, ranging from freedom festival to discussions and marches to celebrate the World Press...

Mina Mangal, a former television presenter who is now working as parliamentary adviser, was shot in broad daylight Saturday, May 11, morning in Kabul....

Every week the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is compiling a list of the top news articles from across the world in which it is...

The Duterte Administration in the Philippines has named several journalists and media organisations as part of an alleged plot to overthrow his...

New provisions to the Media Council Act were tabled by the Nepal government on May 9, which will further tighten control on media in the country. The...

Development Media Group’s chief editor is being sued by the Myanmar Home Affairs Ministry under the Unlawful Association Act. The International...

As India goes to the polls, attacks on journalists in the state of West Bengal were reported on Monday, May 6. The International Federation of...

After more than 500 days in jail, Reuters journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo have been released with a presidential pardon on May 7. The...

Today, the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), the South Asia Media Solidarity Network (SAMSN) and its affiliates launch the 17th edition...