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At the top of the list sits China with 44 in detention, followed by Myanmar (43), Belarus (28), Russia (22), and Vietnam (19). Israel and Iran share sixth place with 17 each.

The only democracy in the Middle East doesn't respect freedom of the press

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[–] [email protected] 28 points 10 months ago (1 children)

It’s an interesting dance they’re doing with this article, because it’s clear that they themselves know why, but can’t say it for fear that one of their reporters will also be jailed in the future. (For those who are curious, the reason Israel is jailing/killing journalists is because it’s currently engaged in genocide and war crimes.)

[–] [email protected] 19 points 10 months ago

If a war crime occurs in Gaza, but anyone who reports it is shot by a tank shell, has it really happened?

[–] [email protected] 18 points 10 months ago

Considering the 119 Palestinian journalists murdered by israel since October 7th, I'm surprised there's so many still alive being illegally detained in israerli prisons.