AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoUganda Press Crackdown: Uganda’s military chief Gen Muhoozi says President Museveni will decide whether to reopen Nation Media Group outlets after raids shut NTV Uganda and Daily Monitor, while the Uganda Communications Commission asks for “verified information,” keeping the press-freedom fight front and center. Pakistan Broadcast Regulation: Pemra suspended Geo News’ licence for 15 days over a Muharram programme deemed “religiously sensitive,” after the channel apologized and removed the content. Press Freedom Metrics: A new report flags a sharp drop in Philippines news trust and warns that laws are being used to target journalists, as another assassination attempt hits a broadcaster. Accountability & Impunity: Eurasia Group’s Atlas of Impunity links worsening global accountability to declining press freedom. Courtroom Language Rules: India’s Patna High Court told media not to label accused people as “mastermind/kingpin” before guilt is decided, allowing factual court coverage. Platform & AI Tools: WhatsApp is testing “Side Chat” to access Meta AI inside chats, while Japan’s prediction-voucher apps show regulators are being worked around. Media Business/Policy: Ofcom’s mid-contract pricing transparency push is criticized for raising UK broadband bills.
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