Asia Media Watch

 Published 3 months ago:  Leaders at Bangladesh's Media Convention warned that rising threats such as mob violence and pressure on journalists endanger press freedom and democratic norms.

 Published 3 months ago:  CPJ urged Vietnam to free jailed journalists and ease media repression before the Communist Party congress, warning Article 117 arrests breach free expression.

 Published 3 months ago:  Asia Journalist Association urges Iran to stop using force, protect reporters covering protests, and respect press freedom and the public's right to information.

 Published 3 months ago:  Press clubs across Asia are altering operations as political pressure, legal limits and safety concerns constrain journalists' meetings and collaboration.

 Published 3 months ago:  An in-depth report documents the Taliban's suppression of Afghan women journalists through bans, closures and gendered harassment that silence their reporting.

 Published 3 months ago:  Editors Guild of India urged India and Pakistan to lift news website bans, warning such digital restrictions damage democratic debate and public trust in journalism.

 Published 3 months ago:  A Hong Kong court nears sentencing in the national security case against Jimmy Lai and Apple Daily executives, a trial closely monitored by media advocates.

 Published 3 months ago:  Monitors report a sharp decline in press freedom in Hong Kong, pointing to national security laws, arrests, media closures and legal pressure on journalists.

 Published 3 months ago:  Study finds climate reporters in Asia face higher physical threats than in Europe or the Americas, linked to contested extractive and land-use projects.

 Published 3 months ago:  AMSO condemned arrests and the deportation of Afghan journalists by Pakistani police in Islamabad, calling the actions illegal and a threat to press freedom.

 Published 3 months ago:  High Court hearings began to sentence Jimmy Lai and co-defendants convicted under Hong Kong's national security law, with potential life terms and implications for press freedom.

 Published 3 months ago:  UNESCO warns South Korea's new 'fake news' law uses vague definitions and broad enforcement powers that could erode press freedom and spur self-censorship.

 Published 3 months ago:  Arunachal journalists urged CM Pema Khandu to implement the delayed working journalists' pension scheme and recognise district press clubs.

 Published 3 months ago:  Indonesia's new criminal code took effect in early January, prompting concern from rights groups and journalists over free speech, protest rules, and broad legal provisions under the updated KUHP.

 Published 3 months ago:  Indonesian journalists in Aceh condemn an army officer for seizing a reporter's phone during a peaceful flood protest, calling it unlawful intimidation and urging stronger press protection.

 Published 3 months ago:  JournalismPakistan has become the media partner of Asia Ink Expo 2026, a leading international ink industry event focusing on sustainable, water-based printing innovations.

 Published 3 months ago:  The Punjab and Chandigarh Journalists Union condemns cybercrime FIRs against journalists and activists as an attack on press freedom and expression.

 Published 3 months ago:  Pakistani journalist Adnan Aamir's report on the May 2025 air conflict was recognized as the most-read South Asia story by Nikkei Asia.

 Published 4 months ago:  Press freedom violations in Nepal surged in 2025, with a reported 139 incidents affecting numerous journalists and media outlets.

 Published 4 months ago:  Ain o Salish Kendra's report reveals 381 journalist abuse cases in Bangladesh during 2025, highlighting severe threats to media freedom.

 Published 4 months ago:  China's intensified crackdown on press freedom silences moderate voices and raises risks for independent journalism, affecting local and foreign reporters.

 Published 4 months ago:  Chinese authorities threaten detention for those sharing Uyghur-language songs in Xinjiang, extending censorship beyond political material.

 Published 4 months ago:  The Afghanistan Journalists Center reports 205 media freedom violations in 2025, highlighting the risks journalists face in the country.

 Published 4 months ago:  Bangladesh politicians accuse the interim administration of failing to protect media houses amid attacks, raising serious concerns about press freedom.

 Published 4 months ago:  Journalists in Bangladesh face increased online threats amid rising violence against media organizations ahead of the February 2026 elections.

 Published 4 months ago:  Kashmiri journalist Irfan Mehraj marks over 1,000 days in detention as calls for his release intensify from press freedom groups.

 Published 4 months ago:  South Korea's National Assembly has enacted new laws imposing strict penalties on media for false reporting, aiming to combat misinformation.

 Published 4 months ago:  Civil society groups, including CPJ, urge swift investigations into attacks on Bangladesh media, highlighting threats to free expression and democracy.