Citizen Journalism Paves the Way in Egypt
Citizen journalists in Egypt take personal and professional risks to document police brutality, crackdowns on dissent, and the causes of dissent - paving the way for traditional media to follow.
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Citizen journalists in Egypt take personal and professional risks to document police brutality, crackdowns on dissent, and the causes of dissent - paving the way for traditional media to follow.
Alaa Abdel Fattah, a prominent Egyptian activist, has been charged with inciting violence during a protest earlier this month. His detention sparked anger toward the ruling military council.
The media crackdown in Egypt is worsening as military forces raid news organizations and shut down broadcasts.
Pulitzer Center grantee Tracey Eaton talks with Nelson Rubio on the Miami radio program Actualidad 1020 AM about a new text messaging campaign in Cuba.
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Under Mubarak, Egyptian media was a state-controlled mouthpiece for the government. Now, in the wake of the revolution, the struggle for press freedom is far from over.
The U.S. government recently released details of a $21 million grant for increasing Cuban citizens' Internet use, freedom of expression, and access to neighborhood community groups.
Leon Willems, director of Press Now, sits down with the Pulitzer Center to discuss the challenges and importance of a strong, independent media in places like Sudan and beyond.
After 18 days of unprecedented popular demonstrations against his 30 year rule, Mubarak stepped down as Egyptian president.
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Grantee's hard-hitting reporting draws the notice of Poynter's chief media editor
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Pulitzer Center grantee Uri Blau recounts how he joined the Panama Papers investigation.
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Pulitzer Center grantee Uri Blau's project "“From the U.S. to Israel: Follow the Money” attracts attention of international publications, state organizations and activist groups.
Greater protection of journalists reporting internationally at heart of call.