Attacks on the Press
2017 Edition
Introduction: The New Face of Censorship
by Joel SimonGovernments and non-state actors find innovative ways to suppress the media.
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Where I’ve Never Set Foot
by Alessandria MasiBarred from Syria, a journalist must make sense of what she’s told.
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From Fledgling to Failed
by Jacey FortinEven as the country collapses, South Sudan’s government will brook no criticism.
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What Is the Worst-Case Scenario?
by Alan Huffman on May 4, 2016American journalists grapple with the Trump presidency.
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A Loyal Press
by Ursula LindseyIndependence means isolation for journalists in Sisi’s Egypt.
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Thwarting Freedom of Information
by Jason LeopoldAgencies exploit every loophole to evade disclosure requirements.
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Case in Point
by Michael PellA journalist details one fight over records requests in the United States.
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Disrupting the Debate
by Alexandra EllerbeckGovernments use copyright laws and Twitter bots to curb criticism on social media.
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Discredited
by Yaqiu WangJournalists’ online activity could hurt their financial standing under a new Chinese plan.
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Chinese Import
by Emily ParkerRussia tries to emulate Beijing’s model of information control.
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Willing Accomplice
by Andrew FinkelCollusion by the Turkish media compounds the country’s crisis.
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Edited by Drug Lords
by Elisabeth MalkinMexican journalists navigate threats and censorship by cartels.
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Self-Restraint vs. Self-Censorship
by Jean-Paul MarthozHow much should journalists hold back when covering terrorism in Europe?
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Fiscal Blackmail
by Alan RusbridgerThe Kenyan government withdraws advertising when newspapers step out of line.
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Connecting Cuba
by Carlos LauríaOutdated laws and limited, expensive internet access slow the island nation’s progress.
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Supervised Access
by Jessica JerreatNorth Korea masks deep censorship by admitting foreign reporters.
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Right Is Might
by David KayeWe have the laws and institutions to fight attempts at information control.
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Being a Target
by Rukmini CallimachiA reporter learns how to dodge terrorist threats to get the story.
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Eluding the Censors
by Karen CoatesFor all its faults, Facebook is a lifeline for journalists in less developed countries.
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Zone of Silence
by Robert MahoneyThe public is robbed of information when journalists are murdered.
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Fighting for the Truth
by Christiane AmanpourJournalists have a huge amount of work to do.
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