Category Archives: Corruption

Burma’s media: dramas in the transition

Posted on 12/05/2013 by Victor (ရဲေခါင္ ျမင့္ေမာင္)

By Ye Kaung Myint Maung Burma’s (Myanmar) media industry was crippled by repressive censorship rules of the dictatorship government for more than two decades. So the ruling military’s recent U-turn decision to allow democratic elections and restore civilian government surprised … Continue reading →

Posted in BBC, Burma, Censorship, Corruption, Democracy, East Asia, Ethics, Free Speech, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Human Rights Campaigns, Immigration, International Affaris, Journalism, Laws, Media, Media Framing, Myanmar, News Websites, Violence | Comments Off on Burma’s media: dramas in the transition

Shaping Public Opinion

Posted on 10/28/2013 by allantd13

By Tim Allan The modern pace of the media in our society is faster than at any other point in human history. People face a constant influx of opinions, polls, and organizations fighting for influence.  It is a battle the group … Continue reading →

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Al Jazeera Affiliate in Cairo Ordered to Close

Posted on 10/05/2013 by Sharon Kornely

By Jesselle Macatiag Egypt currently has no laws to protect journalists and freedom of speech. That fact is becoming clear as the interim military government censures, detains and expels journalists who present opposing viewpoints. The Newseum World Press Freedom map … Continue reading →

Posted in Al Jazeera, Censorship, Civil Society, Democracy, Egypt, Journalism, Media, Middle East, News, News Services, Qatar, Transparency International | Comments Off on Al Jazeera Affiliate in Cairo Ordered to Close

Panda Diplomacy

Posted on 09/27/2013 by Sharon Kornely

by Anqi Hu China is famous for its pandas.  But there are actually quite a few pandas in the United States if you’d like to see them.  And  people around the world can now watch the new baby girl born … Continue reading →

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Eurovision 2012: Debating Rather than Singing in Azerbaijan

Posted on 04/05/2012 by gl5384a

by Gabby LaVerghetta Eurovision is still more than a month away, but the international song contest is already receiving plenty of press — about the press.  The issue at hand is whether the contest should play a role in freedom … Continue reading →

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