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Anti-government protesters occupy a major intersection in central Bangkok on January 13. (Reuters/Damir Sagolj)

Thai laws on body armor put journalists at risk

January 13, 2014 12:17 PM EST

For the past several weeks journalists and media organizations in Thailand have been preparing for a fresh round of confrontation between anti-government protesters and government security forces. An attempt to paralyze the nation’s capital through a protester-led, month-long shutdown began today.

Shan Dahar’s death underscores impunity in Pakistan

January 9, 2014 5:08 PM EST

After more than a week since journalist Shan Dahar’s death, it remains unclear whether he was killed in an accident or targeted for murder–and if targeted, why. The confusion serves as yet another example of how weak investigations and a lack of accountability have become the hallmarks of journalist killings in Pakistan.

Staff of Hong Kong’s Ming Pao fights leadership change

January 8, 2014 2:30 PM EST

Hong Kong’s besieged media were dealt another blow this week, with news that the editor-in-chief of the city’s once most trusted Chinese-language newspaper will be replaced with a potentially pro-establishment editor.

Voters queue at a polling station during the state assembly election in New Delhi on December 4, 2013. A major election is due in May. (Reuters/Adnan Abidi)

India’s independent journalism in doubt in election year

January 6, 2014 3:31 PM EST

With the dawn of the new year, India is looking ahead to a national election in May. Recent developments raise questions about the quality and quantity of independent news coverage of the polls as local media come under greater political influence.