
Preventing the Death of Independent Journalism
Dec 7, 2020 warns that a critical public good could be lost, undermining informed debate and political accountability.
Leon Willems is Director of Free Press Unlimited.
Dec 7, 2020 warns that a critical public good could be lost, undermining informed debate and political accountability.
Jan 9, 2020 says continued violence against members of the press represents an assault on a vital pillar of democracy.
Jun 18, 2019 suggests how to fight the culture of impunity surrounding violent crimes against reporters in many countries.
Dec 11, 2018 says the apparent state-sanctioned murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi must not go unpunished.
May 2, 2018 urges news consumers to reflect on the successes and sacrifices of journalists around the world.
After a gradual decade-long democratization process, Myanmar’s military seized power again in February and is waging a ruthless crackdown against unarmed civilian protesters. A major escalation of the ongoing turmoil – civil war is a growing possibility – would have implications far beyond the country’s borders.