06
January
Reporters without Borders report on journalists detained, held hostage and missing
This report from Reporters without Borders details these incarcerations and the challenges faced by both professional and non- professional reporters. journalists detained, held hostage and missing
The watchdog says it has had to suspend its campaign and research work in India (file photo - Getty Images)
29
September
Amnesty International to halt India operations
Big news out of India – continuing pressure from Modi government forces the closure of Amnesty International operations in India.
08
July
City to pay $50,000 to evangelist banned from park
The Portland, Oregon city government has paid a street evangelist $50,000 after acknowledging last fall it was wrong to ban the man from a downtown park for preaching.
19
June
Hopes Wilt for Teaching Christianity in Schools in Sudan
Hopes that the transitional government in Sudan would bring back Christianity as a school subject alongside Islam wilted when officials omitted it from an academic schedule released last week.