Asia
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Indian media’s ‘Terror Camp’ strike claim proven false as 8 civilians death confirmed
ISLAMABAD/NEW DELHI — Conflicting narratives have emerged following an alleged Indian missile strike on Pakistani territory, with Indian media claiming precision strikes on terrorist infrastructure, while Pakistani officials and…
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Wave of journalist dismissals in Bangladesh highlights labor abuse and threats to free press
Dhaka, Bangladesh — More than 150 journalists in Bangladesh have lost their jobs under questionable circumstances since August 2024, raising serious concerns about labor rights violations, wage theft, and…
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Anger in Srinagar over ‘Sensational’ news coverage of Pahalgam attack
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir – April 24, 2025 — Tensions flared in Srinagar on Wednesday as local residents staged a protest against what they described as inflammatory and one-sided…
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Is it justified to call Nuruzzaman Labu a Human Rights defender?
DUBLIN/DHAKA – April 18, 2025 — Irish-based human rights organization Front Line Defenders (FLD) has come under scrutiny following its public statement expressing “grave concern” over alleged threats made…
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Bangladesh: Journalist targeted after revealing jihadist symbols in public demonstration
Dhaka, Bangladesh – A Bangladeshi journalist has reportedly received threats following the publication of a report detailing the open display of extremist symbols, including flags linked to Islamic State…
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Silencing the victim? Female journalist in Bangladesh targeted online after exposing attack
Dhaka, Bangladesh – A female journalist in Bangladesh has faced a wave of online harassment and defamation after exposing a brutal physical and sexual assault she endured in the…
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Press freedom under threat: Journalists beaten, bike set ablaze in Bangladesh court
Barishal, Bangladesh – Two photojournalists were violently assaulted, and a motorcycle was set on fire inside a court premises in Barishal, southern Bangladesh, in what authorities are calling a…
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Freedom of the Press under siege: Political activists assault reporters in Bangladesh
Dhaka, Bangladesh – March 20, 2025: A violent attack on journalists covering a political event in Dhaka has sparked outrage among media organizations and press freedom advocates. At least…
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Exposed: The Indian media’s disinformation syndicate targeting Bangladesh’s new Govt
Dhaka, Bangladesh – Since the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s government on August 5, 2024, several Indian media outlets have been accused of spreading misinformation targeting Bangladesh’s interim administration. Investigations reveal a coordinated disinformation network involving journalists,…
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From climate refugees to ‘Criminals’: How media frames the voiceless in Bangladesh
Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh – A violent clash between climate refugees and the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) over a land dispute in southeastern Bangladesh has resulted one dead on Monday,…
