AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPress Freedom Under Pressure: Turkey’s courts keep tightening the screws: journalist Züleyha Müldür was sentenced to 6 years 3 months over terrorism-linked charges, while an İstanbul court ordered independent outlet T24 shut down over alleged “LGBT propaganda,” and another reporter was arrested under the country’s disinformation law. White House Access Fight: In the US, CNN, MS NOW and Politico keep taking Trump to court over press bans and credential blocks, as legal pressure mounts over whether access is a privilege or a First Amendment issue. Online Harassment as a System: A new look at Kenya shows how coordinated social media abuse can push journalists toward self-censorship—or, when audiences push back, help blunt intimidation. Media Business & Jobs: Disney’s latest round of cuts hits corporate roles, while Finland’s STT is restructuring after losses that could end operations. Trust & Measurement: India’s Prasar Bharati says BARC rating disputes are “largely resolved,” with compliance reviews ongoing as advertisers watch. Global Signals: RSF reports Argentina’s Milei posted massive volumes of anti-media attacks on X, and Reuters’ Digital News Report finds global news trust at a record low 37%. Regional Media Governance: Cameroon’s regulator suspended Vision 4 and sanctioned its group after alleged trial-related noncompliance.
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