The Pakistan government claim that the country press is free is a bald-faced lie as journalists continue to face threats from state elements and news edit
“The report notes that while the South African constitution protects freedom and we have an established culture of investigative journalism, a number of impediments still hinder journalists in the performance of their duties. This includes legal injunctions against taking images of national key points or reporting on matters involving state security,” Ramaphosa said in his weekly newsletter on Monday.
“It also notes an increase during 2020 of the intimidation of journalists, especially female journalists on social media. Such intimidation is totally unacceptable, but is particularly harmful when it is directed at female journalists and is occasionally accompanied by threats of sexual violence. This is a matter of great concern and cannot be allowed.”
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Duterte says gov’t ‘remains committed’ to upholding press freedom
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Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, May 3) On World Press Freedom Day, President Rodrigo Duterte said his government will “remain committed” to protecting journalists’ rights, as a local media group called attention to continued attacks on reporters. Let me assure everyone that this administration will remain committed in promoting press freedom as a vital component and indicator of progress anywhere in the world,” Duterte said in a statement on Monday.
Ensuring a free press, the President added, is a “public good” and is “indispensable” to democracy. Cognizant of the ever-changing communication system these days, may the mass media also uphold fairness and transparency while also making a positive impact on the people’s lives, he continued.