Maria Ressa's arrest in the Philippines signaled the escalation of government persecution against critical journalists, the Japanese government is accused of restricting the work of reporters, and a Samoan blogger was arrested for defaming the prime minister. But there were also some stories to celebrate such as a significant impunity win in Indonesia, a campaign by sports bodies for the freedom of a Bahraini refugee, and a successful challenge of a suspension order by Thailand's Voice TV..
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