Haryy Nb4Armed men open fire on journalists at Haiti hospital reopening
As if the scars of Haiti’s shattering earthquake were not deep enough, the hope-filled reopening of a hospital turned into a scene of terror. In the very heart of this battered nation, bullets shattered the promise of healing, silencing the voices that sought to document the rebirth of a ravaged land. Journalists, the messengers of truth, became the targets of an unfathomable attack, their pens and cameras replaced by the chilling silence of fear.
Taliban detained journalists over 250 times in Afghanistan since takeover, U.N. says
Since the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan in August 2021, the United Nations has reported over 250 instances of arbitrary detention of journalists. The detentions have coincided with the Taliban’s suppression of media freedom and their effort to silence critical voices.
Despite international condemnation, the detentions have continued unabated. The U.N. has urged the Taliban to respect freedom of expression and to release the jailed journalists as critical voices are essential for a functioning society, especially during times of transition.
‘They have not broken him’: Son of pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai on his father’s imprisonment
Amidst the cold prison walls, Jimmy Lai’s spirit burns ever brighter. His son, Nathan, bears witness to his father’s unwavering resilience. Through multiple incarcerations, Lai’s resolve remains unbroken. Nathan paints a vivid portrait of a father who, despite the adversity he faces, remains a beacon of hope for those fighting for freedom and democracy.