Subpoenaing journalists for reporting on government security issues represents state intimidation of press freedom and potential retaliation against critical coverage, a hallmark of authoritarian information control.
The reporters received the legal summons after they reported on alleged security issues with the president's new plane, which was gifted by Qatar.
Targeted exclusion of a major news outlet from official access represents state-level censorship and suppression of independent media… [more]
Demonstrates state-level censorship and suppression of independent media through exclusionary access policies, replacing critical press… [more]
State exclusion of major news outlet from official events represents government suppression of press access and independent journalism… [more]