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Hundreds of jailed journalists the new norm, CPJ census finds

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#FairnessFirst: Why investigative journalism and media freedom matters

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Media activist Angela Quintal reported to be safe

Media activist Angela Quintal reported to be safe

Louise Marsland 8 Nov 2018

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Why the Khashoggi murder mystery has dominated news headlines

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Put truth first in news reporting and information-sharing in general

Leigh Andrews 18 Oct 2018

Media literacy: Five fact-checking tips for the fake news era

Media literacy: Five fact-checking tips for the fake news era

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Have your say on Copyright Amendment Bill

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#FairnessFirst: How sending girls to school changes the economy

#FairnessFirst: How sending girls to school changes the economy

Leigh Andrews 15 Oct 2018

SCA rules on publication of child victims' names

SCA rules on publication of child victims' names

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#MobJustice, media freedom and the #DrosRape

#MobJustice, media freedom and the #DrosRape

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