Asia Media Watch

 Published 3 weeks ago:  Kashmiri journalist Irfan Mehraj marks over 1,000 days in detention as calls for his release intensify from press freedom groups.

 Published 3 weeks ago:  South Korea's National Assembly has enacted new laws imposing strict penalties on media for false reporting, aiming to combat misinformation.

 Published 3 weeks ago:  Civil society groups, including CPJ, urge swift investigations into attacks on Bangladesh media, highlighting threats to free expression and democracy.

 Published 3 weeks ago:  China implements new regulations prohibiting the sharing of obscene content on private messaging services, extending its content control measures.

 Published 3 weeks ago:  Indonesian journalists urge fair policies to support media independence amid economic and technological challenges facing the industry.

 Published 3 weeks ago:  In 2025, Indian media's focus on Pakistan intensified, framing relations through nationalism during military tensions and sports events.

 Published last month:  Journalists in Dhaka protested against attacks on Prothom Alo and The Daily Star, raising concerns over media safety and press freedom.

 Published last month:  Reporters Without Borders highlights the role of OpIndia in online harassment campaigns that threaten journalists' safety and press freedom.

 Published last month:  The recent unrest in Bangladesh has intensified pressure on independent press, raising serious concerns about journalist safety and press freedom.

 Published last month:  A Hong Kong court has begun examining a wrongful dismissal lawsuit by ex-Wall Street Journal reporter Selina Cheng, linked to her union activities.

 Published last month:  India has officially dismissed Bangladeshi media reports on a recent protest, labeling them as misleading and factually incorrect amidst rising tensions.

 Published last month:  Bangladesh's press freedom is increasingly threatened by legal, digital, and physical risks, impacting journalists beyond political protests.

 Published last month:  Global bodies strongly condemned attacks on journalists in Bangladesh, emphasizing the need for accountability and protection of media workers.

 Published last month:  Bangkok hosts an international summit to launch the Global Partnership Against Online Scams, aiming to enhance cooperation against cyber fraud.

 Published last month:  Protests and unrest in Dhaka continue as major newspapers suspend operations due to violent attacks targeting their offices.

 Published last month:  Violent protests in Dhaka led to the burning of Prothom Alo and The Daily Star offices, highlighting dangers to press freedom amid political unrest.

 Published last month:  Myanmar journalist Sut Ring Pan was sentenced to 13 years in prison for fake news, incitement, and terrorism linked to election reporting.

 Published last month:  Reporters Without Borders condemns Jimmy Lai's verdict, warning of the erosion of press freedom in Hong Kong amid national security prosecutions.

 Published last month:  Bangladesh's Editors' Council denounces the arrest of journalist Anis Alamgir, warning it undermines press freedom and recalls past repression.

 Published last month:  India's Supreme Court grants interim bail to journalist Mahesh Langa, imposing reporting restrictions related to a money-laundering investigation.

 Published last month:  International groups renew appeals for the release of Vietnamese journalist Pham Doan Trang, highlighting her health concerns and imprisonment issues.

 Published last month:  International press freedom organizations condemned recent crackdowns on journalism in Asia, urging governments to respect legal safeguards for the media.

 Published last month:  Bangladesh police detained a senior journalist following critical reporting, raising concerns about press freedom and journalist safety.

 Published last month:  Hong Kong's High Court convicted media tycoon Jimmy Lai of sedition and foreign collusion under the national security law, facing a potential life sentence.

 Published last month:  Japan's push for new anti-espionage laws raises concerns among media freedom advocates about potential impacts on journalism and expression.

 Published last month:  Chinese journalist Du Bin has been charged with a public order offense, highlighting the increasing repression of critical voices in the media.

 Published last month:  RT India has deleted a viral video showing Shahbaz Sharif waiting to meet Putin, acknowledging it misrepresented the situation in Turkmenistan.

 Published last month:  Internationally recognized photojournalist Sai Zaw faces a 20-year sentence in Myanmar for reporting on Cyclone Mocha amidst a crackdown on press freedom.