The Press Council of India has issued safety guidelines for journalists covering protests and demonstrations, advising them to display valid identification, maintain distance during police action, carry emergency supplies and verify information responsibly.
Dhaka: Bangladesh has witnessed growing concerns over media freedom, with reports alleging widespread legal action and alleged repression of journalists during the 18-month tenure of the previous Muhammad Yunus-led interim government, according to a local media report. 500+ Cases Filed Against Journalists, Says Report Citing findings from the Anti-Repression Journalist Front, Bangladeshi daily Bangla Tribune.
At least 150 violations of press freedom and journalist's rights have been reported in Afghanistan over the past year, according to Afghanistan Journalists Center (AFJC), local media reported on Sunday.
