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Incidents in Asia, stage: pressure, outcome unknown
Each incident is a dated action by a government, an official, a regulator, a court or a legislature that limited journalists' ability to gather or publish news.
The number of entries reflects the depth of this record, not the severity of a country's conduct.
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CountryIndia, RSF 2026 rank: 157th of 180Malaysia, RSF 2026 rank: 95th of 180Philippines, RSF 2026 rank: 114th of 180
ContinentAsia
StagePressure 3
OutcomeUnknown 3
LevelNational 3
| Date | Incident | Country | Tactic | Head of government | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 February 2023 | Indian tax authorities search BBC offices weeks after Modi documentary ban | India (RSF 2026 rank: 157th of 180) | Surveillance and subpoenas | Narendra Modi | Unknown |
| 21 February 2018 | Philippines: a Rappler reporter is barred from the presidential palace | Philippines (RSF 2026 rank: 114th of 180) | Access bans | Rodrigo Duterte | Unknown (21 February 2018) |
| 20 September 1998 | Malaysia pressures domestic media and monitors foreign correspondents after arresting former deputy premier Anwar Ibrahim | Malaysia (RSF 2026 rank: 95th of 180) | Surveillance and subpoenas | Mahathir Mohamad | Unknown |
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