Attacks on the Press in 2013

The 2009 vote seemed open for the press. Then came the brutal crackdown. By D. Parvaz

Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam had vibrant blogospheres–until the crackdowns. By Shawn W. Crispin

Her son’s murder unsolved, Rimma Maksimova pursues a landmark case. By Elisabeth Witchel

In a country filled with paranoia and fear, citizens learn to be reporters. By Oliver Holmes

Countries hosting the Olympics assume global obligations. What if they renege? By Nina Ognianova and Kristin Jones

The right to news and opinion is enshrined in international law. It’s not enough. By Joel Simon

Governments exploit national security laws to punish critical journalists. By Monica Campbell

Your cellphone allows authorities to locate you and uncover your sources. By Danny O’Brien

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Press freedom languished despite the establishment of a new government under President Abdo Rabbo Mansour Hadi. Anti-government demonstrations continued as protesters demanded deeper reforms than those offered by Hadi’s administration. Critical independent journalists were assaulted, threatened, and harassed from multiple sides. In February, armed men belonging to an influential tribal group attacked a journalist who…