Since the onset of the war, journalists have been targeted with threats, violence, and attacks, leading to severe restrictions on access to independent and reliable information. Two years have now ...

The ongoing detention of journalist Blessed Mhlanga on unfounded charges highlights Zimbabwe’s escalating assault on press freedom and free expression. This statement was originally published on ...

Ten provinces in Afghanistan have already banned the publication of images of living beings. This statement was originally published on afjc.media on 27 March 2025. The Afghanistan Journalists Center ...

The killing of Watson Flexy Munyaka highlights the growing dangers for journalists investigating and reporting on corruption. This statement was originally published on rsf.org on 28 March 2025.

A reporter was killed when a media house was set on fire by protesters demanding the restoration of the monarchy. This statement was originally published on freedomforum.org.np on 28 March 2025.

The undersigned national and international organisations, as well as regional networks, condemn the Nicaraguan State's lack of cooperation in completing the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) process.

BBC journalist Mark Lowen was arrested and deported. "Dagens ETC" journalist Joakim Medin was arrested on accusations of "terrorism" and "insulting the president" and sent to Marmara Prison in Silivri ...

Public officials in Lesotho are resorting to intimidation and threats in retaliation against journalists asking probing questions or publishing critical articles. This statement was originally ...

Asia-Pacific: A free expression and civic space round-up produced by IFEX's regional editor Mong Palatino, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region Bangladesh encounters challenges 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 March was a month of stark contrasts for ...

The arrest of journalists Guezouma Sanogo and Boukari Ouoba in Burkina Faso is a deliberate attempt to silence critical voices and suppress press freedom. This statement was originally published on ...

Americas: A free expression and civic space round-up produced by IFEX's Regional Editor Laura Vidal, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region. Across Latin America, recent legislative ...