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WSJ reporter arrested in Russia, PEC demands immediate release

Posted on March 31, 2023 - 1:44pm by UT News Service
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Nava J Thakuria Geneva: Press Emblem Campaign (PEC), the global media safety and rights body, expresses concern over the arrest of Evan Geshkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter, by the Russian security agency and demands his immediate release as he … Continue reading →

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Afghanistan followed by Mexico, Pakistan, India emerge dangerous for journalists in 2021

Posted on December 9, 2021 - 11:24am by UT News Service
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Nava J Thakuria Geneva/Guwahati: Afghanistan and Mexico are the most dangerous countries for media work this year, the Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) said in its annual report in Geneva on Thursday in view of Human Rights Day. Since 1 January, … Continue reading →

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Tripura: Do Not Initiate Coercive Action Against Advocates, Journalists Booked Under UAPA, Directs SC

Posted on November 18, 2021 - 12:01pm by UT/NET News Desk
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The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued a notice to Tripura Police directing not to initiate any coercive action against journalist Shyam Meera Singh and two lawyers facing charges of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) for disseminating information about the … Continue reading →

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