A Philippine radio anchor is fatally shot while on Facebook livestream watched by followers ☞ ABC News
“The gunman gained entry into the home-based radio station of provincial news broadcaster Juan Jumalon by pretending to be a listener. He then shot him twice during a live morning broadcast in Calamba town in Misamis Occidental province, police said.
The attacker snatched the victim’s gold necklace before fleeing with a companion…”
Taliban Defend Ban on VOA, RFE/RL Broadcasts in Afghanistan ☞ VOA
“Repressive governments around the world like this one clearly understand the power of independent media — that is why they spend so much time and effort fighting it,” Bennett said. “We are already exploring alternate transmissions, and we will not let this action deter us.”