World Media News

 Published 13 years ago:  Egyptian vice police arrested Baligh Hamdy, owner of ElTet TV station, for allegedly operating without a license, inciting licentiousness, and facilitating prostitution. ElTet broadcasts belly dancing videos and ads for sexual enhancement products.

 Published 13 years ago:  The body of Honduran radio journalist Angel Alfredo Villatoro was discovered in Tegucigalpa on May 15, following his kidnapping on May 9. The Committee to Protect Journalists calls for a thorough investigation into his murder and emphasizes the urgent need to address the cycle of violence and impunity against journalists in Honduras.

 Published 13 years ago:  Rebekah Brooks, a close ally of Rupert Murdoch, was charged with conspiring to obstruct a police investigation into the phone hacking scandal involving Murdoch's media empire. The charges include removing and concealing evidence. This development comes amidst growing scrutiny of Murdoch's operations and personal connections.

 Published 13 years ago:  Jamal Muhtaseb, publisher of Gerasanews.com, has been released on bail after three weeks in custody. He faced charges of "anti-regime sentiment" following his article alleging misconduct by royal officials and interference by King Abdullah II's office. Human Rights Watch and the Committee to Protect Journalists have condemned his detention as a violation of free speech.

 Published 13 years ago:  Five journalists were killed in Indonesia when a jetliner crashed into Mount Salak during a demonstration flight. The victims included Femi Adi of Bloomberg Market, Dody Aviantara and Didik Nur Yusuf of Angkasa magazine, and Ismiyati Sunarto and Aditya Sukardi of Trans TV. Authorities believe all passengers on the flight perished.

 Published 13 years ago:  British Prime Minister David Cameron faces scrutiny over his connections with Rupert Murdoch as Rebekah Brooks, former News of the World editor, appears at the Leveson Inquiry. Brooks, a close ally of Cameron, is expected to be questioned about her ties to the Prime Minister and the influence of Murdoch's media empire on British politics.

 Published 13 years ago:  Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum attended the 11th Arab Journalism Awards gala, held at the Arab Media Forum. The awards honored notable figures including Mohammed Al Sanousi for Media Personality of the Year, Dr. Badrya Al Beshr for Best Newspaper Column, and Ali Zalat and Mohammed Al Khouli for Investigative Reporting.

 Published 13 years ago:  The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has called for the immediate release of Faisal Mohamed Saleh, a Sudanese journalist arrested by National Intelligence and Security Services (NISS) after facing two weeks of harassment.

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 Published 13 years ago:  Gaza journalist Asma al-Ghoul has been awarded the 2012 International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF) prize for courage in journalism. Known for her work with the Palestinian newspaper Al-Ayyam and her blog AsmaGaza, al-Ghoul has faced severe threats and violence due to her reporting on Palestinian internal divisions and social issues.

 Published 13 years ago:  On World Press Freedom Day, the bodies of two missing news photographers, Gabriel Huge and Luna Varela, were discovered in plastic bags beside a canal in Boca del Río, Veracruz. Huge, a former Notiver photographer, and Varela, a Veracruznews reporter, were reported missing after being assigned to cover a road accident.

 Published 13 years ago:  Eritrea has been identified as the world's most censored country by the Committee to Protect Journalists, with severe restrictions on both international media and domestic coverage. North Korea, Syria, and Iran follow closely, known for their extensive information control.

 Published 13 years ago:  Ethiopian journalist Eskinder Nega, imprisoned under harsh anti-terrorism laws and facing the death penalty, received PEN America's "Freedom to Write" award. Nega was arrested in 2011 for advocating peaceful protests, with Ethiopia's anti-terrorism laws criminalizing such support.

 Published 13 years ago:  Moroccan editor Rachid Nini, who was unjustly prosecuted for criticizing authorities, walked free after a one-year jail sentence. Amnesty International described him as a prisoner of conscience for highlighting corruption and abuses.

 Published 13 years ago:  Boko Haram, a radical Islamist sect in Nigeria, is threatening the nation's journalists, who already face dangers and bribes. The group claimed responsibility for suicide bombings targeting the influential newspaper ThisDay in Abuja and Kaduna, killing at least seven people.

 Published 13 years ago:  Decio Sa, a dedicated political reporter for O Estado do Maranhao in northeastern Brazil, was tragically gunned down while dining, marking the fourth journalist murder in Brazil this year. Known for his fearless reporting on corruption, Sa's death underscores the perilous environment for journalists in Brazil.

 Published 13 years ago:  Reporters Without Borders is horrified by the attack on investigative journalist Leonids Jakobsons in Riga, where he was badly beaten and sustained gunpowder burns from shots fired at him. This targeted attack is linked to his sensitive investigative reporting.

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