Media & Journalism · October, 2016
Stories about Media & Journalism from October, 2016
Caribbean Bloggers Week 2016 Seeks to Amplify the Region's Online Voices
Caribbean 31 October 2016
Caribbean bloggers are out there, and they do have voices that deserve recognition.
Iran Is Poised to Limit Press Freedom Even More Than It Already Does
Middle East & North Africa 31 October 2016
The government of President Rouhani is preparing two bills that media experts and journalists say could further erode press freedom and freedom of expression in Iran.
Hackers Publish Kremlin Aide's E-Mails, Allege Plan to Destabilize Ukraine
Russia 25 October 2016
Ukrainian hackers say Putin advisor Vladislav Surkov's leaked e-mails reveal a plan to destabilize Ukraine in the coming months.
In Trinidad & Tobago, Video of Shooting Aftermath Doesn't Boost Public Trust in the Police
"This has nothing to do with what happened before [...] or what led to his shooting. This has to do with what passes for police procedure in this place."
Just How Welcome Are 'Foreigners' on Japanese Trains?
East Asia 24 October 2016
A private railway company in western Japan recently came under fire after a conductor apologized for the presence of "foreigners" on a train. And that was just the beginning.
Who Has the Right to Tell a Country's Story?
"It is not possible to tell the truth about Cuba from only one viewpoint, or from unanimous viewpoints that are the equivalent of one."
Russian Search Engine Will Only List Top News Stories from State-Registered Media
Yandex is coming under pressure to register with Roskomnadzor, the state agency that regulates Russian media.
A Social Media About-Face in Trinidad & Tobago Highlights the Complexity of Domestic Violence
"The fact that she's decided to return to that relationship […] means she can be seduced by affection and scared of retribution, like all human beings."
Journalists Call on Timor-Leste PM to Drop Defamation Complaint Against Reporters
Around the world, reporters are trying to get the prime minister of Timor-Leste to abandon a criminal complaint against two journalists who say he was involved in government corruption.
Mobs, Memes, Meanings, and Minds: Meet Porto's Medialab for Citizenship
Western Europe 16 October 2016
The city of Porto, Portugal, is nearly ready for the ninth installment of "futureplaces"—a convention that combines citizen labs, performances, presentations, and debate.
Trinidad & Tobago Opposition Member Slammed for Using Photos of Minors With Guns to Score Political Points
Were laws broken? Was the whole thing a red herring? Have politics sunk to a new low? After photos of children brandishing guns were shown in parliament, netizens have questions...
She Needs Justice: The Week That Was at Global Voices Podcast
Eastern & Central Europe 14 October 2016
This week, we'll introduce you to women seeking or achieving justice in Poland, Uruguay, Russia and Syria.
As Politicians Beat the Drums of War, Ordinary Indians and Pakistanis Call for Peace
South Asia 13 October 2016
"'Patriotism' that propagates HATE is not patriotism. United we RISE. Divided we fall. Politicians polarise to rule not serve society."
Cuban Journalist Elaine Diaz and Colleagues Arrested For Reporting on Hurricane Matthew "Without a Permit"
Latin America 13 October 2016
Diaz confirmed late in the evening on October 12 that she and colleagues were released from police custody and returning to Havana.
Following a Big Scoop, Prominent Journalist Cyril Almeida Is Barred From Leaving Pakistan
"Am concerned, possibly convinced, more than 24hrs after the travel ban was imposed that govt is planning to take further, uglier actions."
The Plight of the Zambian Watchdog: Embattled Opposition News Site Goes Down
Sub-Saharan Africa 11 October 2016
The closure and the raid may represent a turning point in a long-standing cat-and-mouse game between the government and the controversial news website.
Google Warns More Than a Dozen Russian Journalists and Activists About 'Government-Backed Attackers'
More than a dozen Russian journalists and activists received a strange warning from Google earlier today, notifying them that "government-backed attackers" may be "trying to steal" their passwords.
Indonesia Drafts New Ban on Cyberbullying, But Activists Say They're the Target
East Asia 9 October 2016
"The cyber law is used as an effective tool to spread fear against voices who want to unmask injustices in this country."
Why Japanese Bathrooms Are the Best, and Other Videos
This popular video blog is hosted by children and explains what life is like in Japan.
A Long List of Criminal Allegations Is Catching Up to Mexican Governor Javier Duarte
Latin America 7 October 2016
The circle is tightening around the Mexican governor accused of corruption and attacks against journalists. What happens in the legal system, however, is anybody's guess.
'September': A New Platform for Leftists Across the Former Soviet Union
Azerbaijan 5 October 2016
"It's not October yet, but it's coming." That's the tagline for "September," a new website that aims to be a platform for leftist thought across the former Soviet Union.