AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPress Freedom Under Pressure: Qatar’s Qatar Press Center condemned Israel’s 14th extension of Al Jazeera’s Jerusalem office closure, calling it an assault on press freedom and access to information. Journalists Targeted: In the Philippines, veteran photojournalist Bullit Marquez says police misidentified him while he covered a rally in Pasay; in Trinidad & Tobago, the Media Association of Trinidad and Tobago condemned the firebombing of Tobago journalist Elizabeth Williams’ vehicle; in Mexico, the killing of Oaxaca journalist Francisco Alejandro Leyva Aguilar adds to a grim pattern of impunity. Disinformation Pushback: Philippine journalists, academics and civil society are mobilizing against a proposed anti-disinformation bill that could criminalize posts and give government takedown powers. Media Safety & Mental Health: A workshop warned that trauma and burnout can lead to “silent censorship,” urging stronger mental health support for reporters. US Media Politics: At the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Dinner, Trump attacked the press and reiterated he wants a fourth term—while viral AI and dozing-off clips fueled the online media circus. Local Media Industry: South Africa’s government flagged a fake social post about planned attacks as unverified, urging reliance on official channels.
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