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#Russia must immediately release a Japanese journalist detained on Tuesday in the far-eastern island of Sakhalin on suspicion of espionage. The journalist, identified by media as Yuki Imai, is believed to be a correspondent for the Hokkaido Shimbun newspaper, a regional outlet for Japan’s northern island. “It is deeply chilling to see reports that a foreign journalist has been arrested in Russia and could be charged with espionage.” said CPJ's Fiona O’Brien. “Images of a man being put into a cage, and the threat of a long period of pre-trial detention, are chillingly reminiscent of the ordeal U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich went through from 2023, when he was also held in Russia on sham charges of espionage. Journalists must not be used as leverage in wider geopolitical disputes.” Read more ⬇️ cpj.org/2026/10/russia-detai…

A Hindu nationalist man speaking the most provocative language with journalists including me and the cops standing as mute spectators

⚠️ Confirmed: Network data show a major disruption to internet connectivity in parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, #Pakistan, as President Zardari imposes emergency rule, suspending the provincial government led by jailed former PM Imran Khan's PTI amid protests demanding his release

Breaking: at least six more journalists detained, shoved into a van by Delhi Police as they were asking the cops about the detention of a journalist moments ago at the same location. As I question the police, one of them tells me: ‘this is not the right time to ask anything’.

Scroll reporter Ayush Tiwari (@sighyush) has been detained by Delhi Police near ITO. He was not even at Jantar Mantar. He had his press card prominently displayed. He told the police many times that he was a journalist. Despite that, he was bundled into a van and taken away.

We visited Frenchie Cumpio and Mariel Danequil of the #Tacloban5 in the CIW Mandaluyong. Their right to a due process case still attracts attention of all media freedom advocates around the world, including 🇨🇿 as a @MediaFreedomC member.

A freedom of information law should, first and foremost, guarantee the right to know. Together with the UN Special Rapporteurs on the rights of persons with disabilities and on human rights defenders, we sent OL MYS 1/2026 to the Government of Malaysia concerning the Freedom of Information Bill 2026. We recognise efforts to advance transparency, while encouraging the Malaysian authorities to review the Bill so that it fully guarantees the right of access to information. Our communication identifies important concerns: The Bill does not clearly recognise a substantive and enforceable right of access to information; it restricts who may request information; requires proof of identity, citizenship and, in some circumstances, the purpose of a request; preserves broad exemptions; and raises concerns regarding independent oversight. We are also concerned that some provisions could impose criminal liability for the subsequent use or dissemination of lawfully obtained information, with penalties of up to five years’ imprisonment. Access to information should be guided by the principle of maximum disclosure. Exceptions should be narrowly drawn, based on demonstrable harm and subject to consideration of the public interest. Journalists, human rights defenders, researchers and those who disclose information in good faith and in the public interest need effective safeguards. Also, an independent oversight body is required to verify compliance with obligations regarding access to information. We call on the Malaysian authorities to use the legislative review process to strengthen the Bill, ensure genuinely independent oversight and bring the future framework fully into line with international human rights standards. Here is the full communication sent to Malaysia's Government spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMRe…