Protests were among the most dangerous environments for journalists in 2024, with 271 press freedom violations recorded. Over 50% of these were physical attacks on journalists, often by state agents.
This statement was originally published on ipi.media on 14 February 2025. Shamshad Agha and Shahnaz Beylargazi detained on February 5 The IPI global network today condemned the arrests of journalists ...
IFEX joins rights groups urging EU leaders to press Bahrain to free EU nationals Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja and Mohammed Habib Al-Muqdad after nearly 14 years of unjust detention and human rights abuses. RE ...
Amid AI-driven shifts in the information landscape, stakeholders at the Lebanese Internet Governance Forum push for modern media laws balancing digital security and free expression. This statement was ...
January 2025 in Africa: A free expression and civic space round-up produced by IFEX's Regional Editor Reyhana Masters, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region. The capture of Goma ...
Investigations continue into the murder of journalist Patrick Adonis Numbi even though 11 people have been sentenced. This statement was originally published on rsf.org on 11 February 2025. Eight men ...
The murder of journalist Lasantha Wickrematunge in 2009 has been cited as emblematic of the culture of impunity in Sri Lanka. This statement was originally published on fmmsrilanka.lk on 5 February ...
Numerous pleas to authorities by Habib Marouane Camara's family, lawyer, and media colleagues regarding his whereabouts, have been ignored. This statement was originally published on mfwa.org on 11 ...
Over the past year, at least 7 radio stations have been shut down because of the restrictive orders imposed by the Taliban. This statement was originally published on afjc.media on 13 February 2025.
Deo Montesclaros is the second journalist in the Philippines to be implicated under the country’s anti-terrorism laws. This statement was originally published on cmfr-phil.org on 4 February 2025. On ...
A new citizenship law that allows the authorities to use citizenship as a weapon to silence opponents and restrict opinions. This statement was originally published on gc4hr.org on 11 February 2025.
Human rights groups have condemned the charges against Jolovan Wham and the targeting of groups and individuals opposed to the use of death penalty. Singapore’s Public Order Act strictly prohibits ...