AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 minutes agoInternet Access Reopened: Iran’s president ordered international internet access to restart after nearly 90 days of blackout, though the reconnection plan and timing remain unclear. Media Safety Under Fire: The IFJ and EFJ condemned Russia’s May 24 attack on Kyiv that damaged media facilities and hit journalists’ families, calling for accountability. Child-Platform Crackdown: UK health minister Wes Streeting renewed the push to treat social media like tobacco and ban under-16s from certain platforms, as consultations near a decision. Local Media vs Online Rumours: Sri Lanka’s Northern Province governor denied a social-media “Dansalas/Vesak ban” claim and says a complaint was filed with police. Regulation in the Spotlight: Israel’s communications bill advanced by splitting it into two parts—one focused on broadcasting oversight and another on news providers—after committee disagreement. Press Freedom Watch: Botswana’s perceived media freedom fell sharply in Afrobarometer’s latest survey, signaling shrinking civic space. Afghan Radio Clampdown: Taliban authorities shut three Kandahar radio stations, citing licensing and “Islamic ethics” compliance.
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