Tag: Journalism

Categories Journalism & Mass media

EU parliamentarian calls to sanction Vanessa Beeley and all observers of Donbass referendums.

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MEP Nathalie Loiseau of France is lobbying for individual sanctions on all observers of the Russian-organized referendums in the Donbass region. She has singled out journalist Vanessa Beeley not only for her coverage of the vote, but for her reporting on the foreign-backed war against Syria’s government. … Read More >EU parliamentarian calls to sanction Vanessa Beeley and all observers of Donbass referendums.

Categories Shows

Assange: Journalism on trial, Sweden’s Meidner Plan

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Naomi Karavani interviews UK-based freelance journalist Mohamed Elmaazi this week on VIP. He’s published with numerous outlets, including The Dissenter, Jacobin, The Canary and The Electronic Intifada. They go into the case that the US is presenting against Julian Assange, its implications for the future of journalism, and more. … Read More >Assange: Journalism on trial, Sweden’s Meidner Plan

Categories Asia & Pacific

‘Severe restriction to freedom of information’: UN urges South Korea to amend bill that penalizes ‘fake news’

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The UN’s top media-rights official has warned that South Korea’s “disproportionate” anti-fake-news bill undermines the freedom of journalists and will impose self-censorship on the press. … Read More >‘Severe restriction to freedom of information’: UN urges South Korea to amend bill that penalizes ‘fake news’