Hong Kong’s Apple Daily newspaper was shuttered, and senior journalists and editors were arrested as China cracked down on the popular publication critical of the Chinese Communist Party, while, in Russia, homes of journalists who reported on corruption allegations against President Vladimir Putin and his allies were raided.
Across the globe, news reporters are finding it increasingly difficult to do their jobs as governments crack down on press freedoms through legislation, censorship, and intimidation tactics.
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Marisa Herman ✉
Marisa Herman, a Newsmax senior reporter, focuses on major and investigative stories. A University of Florida graduate, she has more than a decade of experience as a reporter for newspapers, magazines, and websites.