Information Policy

News media uses digital tricks to reach Russians

News outlets are finding creative ways to get around the Kremlin's efforts to block independent reporting inside Russia, utilizing everything from carbon-copy websites to encryption tools and anonymous browsers.

Global Conference for Media Freedom: Joint communiqué

Media freedom is a cornerstone of democracy. Free and independent media is necessary for ensuring accurate information and informed public debate and discussion, holding governments accountable and drawing attention to human rights violations, and it serves as a watchdog for the public interest.

Treason, Extremism and Beatings: How Independent Media Risks Everything in Belarus

EUvsDisinfo has been regularly monitoring how the illegitimate Lukashenka regime abuses its legal system and the security apparatus to shut down the very few remaining independent voices. The targets include journalists, regional outlets, Telegram channels and their followers and readers.

MDIF expands its African media portfolio with investment in mobile news agency Scrolla

South African news startup Scrolla is the latest media company to secure equity investment from Media Development Investment Fund (MDIF). The mobile-first publisher specialises in a blend of high-quality, tabloid-style news and investigations.

EBU voices Belarus concern

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has issued a statement saying it is extremely alarmed by the intensifying of attacks on press freedom in Belarus.