Mosaed is known for his reports on widespread corruption in Iran. Last November he was arrested and spent two weeks in jail for posting a critical tweet during the then Internet shutdown. At that time, Tehran had imposed a temporary Internet blockade to ensure that no information, pictures and videos of the nationwide protests in Iran could be distributed. … [Read more...] about Iran takes action against DW Freedom of Speech Award laureate Mohammad Mosaed
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‘Press are worse than the Nazis’: Independent newspaper columnist who masterminded Extinction Rebellion blockade of printworks says ‘this is like World War Two and you guys are on the other side’
Unfortunately, on Friday night and Saturday morning the police were slow to act. At the printing plants in Hertfordshire and on Merseyside, they failed to start clearing Extinction Rebellion protesters for more than six hours. In the end, there were 80 arrests. Their relaxed attitude recalls the laid-back behaviour of the some of the police during the demonstrations in London last year. Absurdly, officers were filmed raving with protesters, while one policeman was spotted skateboarding on Waterloo Bridge. … [Read more...] about ‘Press are worse than the Nazis’: Independent newspaper columnist who masterminded Extinction Rebellion blockade of printworks says ‘this is like World War Two and you guys are on the other side’
Editor blames security forces after Rwandan journalist shot dead
"The ruling party, RPF, has indeed shown to the Rwandan people and the international community that it is too scared to compete with the real opposition and has rather resorted to getting stooge candidates to compete with," said Ingabire and Green party leader Frank Habineza. … [Read more...] about Editor blames security forces after Rwandan journalist shot dead
Australian journalists flee China over ‘disturbing’ pressure
Two Australian journalists fled China on Monday night after Chinese authorities sought to interview them, according to the Australian government and their employers. They were the last two accredited Australian journalists in China, according to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). … [Read more...] about Australian journalists flee China over ‘disturbing’ pressure
Woman charged over XR’s printing press blockade is 45-year-old British ‘ISIS Jihadi bride’ who claims she was just a volunteer interpreter in Syria before returning to UK to live on a canal boat while claiming benefits
The 51 Extinction Rebellion activists charged over the blockade of printing presses in Hertfordshire Natalie Brecht, 45, who gave no address was remanded in custody to appear before Hatfield Magistrates' Court today. Sally Davidson, aged 33, from Byards Croft, LondonChristopher Smith, aged 43, of Blagdon Road, New MaldenWill Farbrother, aged 39, of Forest Road, WalthamstowSarah Ingram, aged 39, of Hervey Road, Kidbrooke, LondonSteve Tooze, aged 56, of Railton Road, LondonRichard Felgate, aged 28, of Forest Road, WalthamstowRosamund Frost, aged 29, of Wyatt Park Road, LondonJoel Scott-Halkes, aged 28, of Thistlewaite Road, LondonTim Jones, aged 37, of Wyatt Park Road, LondonChristine Kelly, aged 61, of Coppetts Road, LondonGillian Fletcher, aged 58, of Clifton Road, WokinghamLuke Whiting, aged 24, of Grove Road, LondonCleodie Rickard, aged 24, of Roman Road, LondonLucy Porter, aged 45, of Craig Hill Road, BradfordSusan Hampton, aged 64, of Lincoln Court, BerkhamstedLiam … [Read more...] about Woman charged over XR’s printing press blockade is 45-year-old British ‘ISIS Jihadi bride’ who claims she was just a volunteer interpreter in Syria before returning to UK to live on a canal boat while claiming benefits
