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Journalism under fire amid rise of ‘fake news’ and social media-driven echo chambers – UNESCO report

6 November 2017
The media industry, which remains the primary source of news and information in the digital age, faces both vast opportunities and steep challenges, the United Nations cultural agency said on Monday in its flagship analysis of new trends in media freedom, pluralism, independence and the safety of journalists.
Special Rapporteur on promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism Ben Emmerson.
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Saudi Arabia must reform 'unacceptably broad' counter-terrorism law – UN rights expert

5 May 2017
Saudi Arabia must stop using its anti-terror law to violate the right to free speech of its people, and end the use of torture terrorist suspects during investigations, a United Nations human rights expert urged at the end of his mission to the country.