Amnesty International’s recent investigation revealed that Nuria Piera, a high-profile woman journalist in the Dominican Republic, was targeted with NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware. This is the first confirmed case of its kind in the country. The use of spyware to silence and intimidate journalists is now a global concern, with […]
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Burundi Court Upholds Conviction of Journalist Who Reported on Human Rights Abuses
## Burundi Continues to Suppress Press Freedom and Human Rights On World Press Freedom Day, the appeals court in Bujumbura confirmed the conviction of journalist Floriane Irangabiye, dealing a blow to free speech in Burundi. Irangabiye was charged with state security crime and received a 10-year sentence and a hefty […]
Examining the Vital Role of Journalism in Upholding Human Rights: A Look at the 2023 Human Rights Press Award Winners
2023 Human Rights Press Awards honor journalists for shedding light on some of the Asia region’s most pressing human rights issues. Human Rights Watch, in partnership with the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University, administered the awards, recognizing outstanding reporting in 16 categories covering […]
“Freedom in Peril: Greece Earns Last Place Among EU Countries for Press Freedom”
Greece Last in 2023 World Press Freedom Index: A Threat to Democracy For the second year in a row, Greece has ranked last among European Union countries in the World Press Freedom Index, according to Reporters Without Borders (RSF). The Index highlights problems such as government interference in media, ongoing […]