#Algeria: RSF denounces the detention of independent journalist Abdelwakil Blamm, arrested on 29/12 and remanded in custody for 5 days. He has been targeted for critical publications on social media. He must be released.
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- #Afghanistan : Radio Lawang in Khost was closed on 6/11 for violating the music broadcasting ban. It is the 3rd radio station in the region to be banned from broadcasting in 2 weeks. RSF is calling for an end to the crackdown on radio stations in Khost
- #Bangladesh: Just a week after taking a positive step, the information ministry has revoked the press cards of 59 journalists regarded as close to the previous government. The authorities must end the reprisals against reporters.
- #USA: Trump's election marks a dangerous moment for journalism. Trump must change his tune and stop his attacks on the media for the sake of American democracy and global press freedom.
- Donald Trump has verbally attacked the media more than 100 times in the past two months alone, according to RSF analysis. The American public must not grow numb to the existential threat these attacks pose to press freedom.
