The ruling party suddenly reintroduced the bill earlier this month, after mass protests forced its withdrawal last year.

The ruling party suddenly reintroduced the bill earlier this month, after mass protests forced its withdrawal last year.
Legislators debate bill requiring organisations that accept overseas funds to register as foreign agents or face fines.
Gaza’s media office and Reporters Without Borders say there is evidence to suggest it was a targeted attack.
Reporters Without Borders says advocacy officer detained for six hours before being deported.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says US president’s comments encouraging.
Netanyahu has repeatedly called to shut down Al Jazeera in Israel, while the Israeli army has attacked its reporters.
State-linked Sixth Tone news outlet, known for its coverage of socioeconomic issues, comes under scrutiny.
Press freedom groups are condemning a new Israeli law that would ban Al Jazeera’s right to operate in Israel and Gaza.
Israel is killing Palestinian journalists, banning foreign media from reporting on Gaza – and losing credibility.
Media network denounces Israeli PM’s ‘slanderous accusations’, says they incite against the safety of its journalists.
Russian American is accused of failing to register as a ‘foreign agent’ and spreading ‘false information’.
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich is accused of spying, a charge the US dismisses as ‘fiction’.
London’s High Court ruled that Assange can appeal against extradition if the US fails to provide certain assurances.
Rights groups, foreign governments fear fast-tracked law will erode civil liberties and may be used to silence critics.