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Hyogo governor accused of arbitrarily excluding freelance reporters

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A freelance journalist says the Hyogo governor's office has barred him from press conferences, arguing the governor is selecting which reporters may attend and excluding critical voices. The claim was reported by Japan's regional press, including the Minami-Nippon Shimbun, and has prompted debate over fair access to official briefings and press freedom in Japan.

Why now: The accusation of political manipulation of press access has sparked a debate about press freedom in Japan.

Hyogo Governorfreelance journalistMinami-Nippon ShimbunJapan

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• 円滑な会見へ、フリー記者拒否 · 山陰中央新報デジタル
• 円滑な会見へ、フリー記者拒否 「兵庫知事、恣意的に記者選別」 · 南日本新聞

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