Internet

The murders of two bloggers mark a surge in deadly anti-press violence. By John Otis

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

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

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

  Killed in 2012: A Worldwide Roundup The number of journalists killed in the line of duty rose sharply in 2012, as the war in Syria, a record number of shootings in Somalia, continued violence in Pakistan, and a worrying increase in Brazilian murders contributed to a 49 percent increase in deaths from the previous…

Editors think twice, reporters do not dig deeply, columnists choose words carefully. By Jean-Paul Marthoz

From conflict-ridden Syria to aspiring world leader Brazil, 10 nations on a downslope. By Karen Phillips