Maria Ressa and an attack on the free press in the Philippines

Today in Focus

English - July 06, 2020 02:00 - 24 minutes - 33.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 649 ratings
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One of the most prominent journalists in the Philippines has been convicted of ‘cyberlibel’ in a court process condemned by human rights groups. Journalist Carmela Fonbuena in Manila describes the chilling effect the verdict has had on free expression. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus