Absence of long-promised reform of ‘punitive’ law mars climate for press freedom

France reacts angrily to Saturday’s hanging, calling it ‘barbaric and unacceptable’

Journalist arrested after criticising Lukashenko’s views on coronavirus ‘psychosis’

Papal visit began in Mozambique, where he spoke about ‘fraternal reconciliation’

Republic up one place to 15th in Reporters Without Borders index

PM says merger of almost 500 titles and outlets act of ‘national strategic importance’

Raids target press that criticise veteran autocrat Alexander Lukashenko

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Arkady Babchenko watched breaking news of his own ‘death’ in the morgue

Media watchdog urges populist Milos Zeman to condemn his supporters' actions

The focus on the US president’s threats to the media distracts from deadly challenges elsewhere

As Phnom Penh shuts down media, journalists are standing up for democracy

Gauri Lankesh (55) was critic of federal government, caste system and Hindu nationalists

Journalist advocacy group RSF says footage of EU nationals is propaganda