Press Freedom
Government reopens Casa Rosada press room with new restrictions
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The national government will reopen the Casa Rosada press room on Monday after a week-long closure that sparked controversy. The move includes stricter rules on images, devices, and movement. Manuel Adorni will lead a press conference that day.
Japan has overtaken the United States in the latest World Press Freedom Index from Reporters Without Borders (RSF). The report found press freedom has sunk to a 25-year low, with 52% of countries and territories categorized as in 'difficult' or 'very serious' situations.
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The Office of the Solicitor General has recommended the acquittal of Nobel laureate Maria Ressa and former researcher Reynaldo Santos Jr. in their cyberlibel case against businessman Wilfredo Keng. The recommendation is based on a Supreme Court ruling that the prescription period for cyber libel is one year. The motion was filed with the Supreme Court in March 2026.
Ethiopia's Media Authority has permanently suspended two Deutsche Welle journalists, escalating concerns over press freedoms. The decision affects reporters covering the conflict zones of Amhara and Tigray. DW has protested the move, demanding reinstatement and clearer justifications.
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Following Jimmy Lai’s conviction on national security and sedition charges on December 15, 2025, details from his months-long trial highlight the evidence presented, tight security, international observers, and the case’s role in Hong Kong’s broader clampdown on dissent.
This week marks eighteen months since Pedro Sánchez published a letter questioning his tenure and labeling media as a 'mud machine'. The government has since pushed reforms to regulate media funding and journalistic secrecy, drawing criticism from opposition and independent bodies. These steps aim to safeguard democracy but have heightened tensions with the press.
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The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has published its monthly media bulletin for South Asia, highlighting key developments in press freedom, journalist safety, and media industry trends across the region. The September 2025 edition covers incidents of censorship, attacks on journalists, and ongoing efforts to protect media workers in countries like India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. This bulletin serves as a vital resource for understanding the challenges faced by the media in South Asia amid political and social upheavals.