CPJ reports that Iranian authorities are restricting reporting and prosecuting journalists for independent coverage, worsening media repression and isolating citizens from reliable information.

Among those released was Ihar Karnei, a former journalist with RFE/RL’s Belarusian Service, and Siarhei Tsikhanouski, who attempted to run for president against Lukashenka in 2020.

During the 3rd UPR Cycle, Nepal received 233 recommendations, accepted 196 recommendations, and noted 37 recommendations.

This briefing paper, presented by the Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR), aims to provide insight into the evolving political landscape of Syria. It seeks to highlight the significant developments ...

Mexico was the first recorded government client and most prolific user of the Pegasus spyware, but ambitions in the use of AI have outpaced the development of legislative tools and standards.

April 5 will be 245 days since 4G mobile internet was suspended in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir, causing immense hardship and disruption of civilian life as well as violating the public’s ...

The final quarter of 2024 saw an increase in the criminal prosecution of journalists at home and in absentia, more searches of journalists' homes and offices, and broader censorship.

May 2023 in Asia-Pacific: A free expression round up produced by IFEX's regional editor Mong Palatino, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region. Pakistan’s political crisis has turned ...

Signatories urge the government of Nepal and Parliament to refrain from developing and implementing legislation that empowers government with overreaching powers, including through overbroad and vague ...

The President of the Kyrgyz Republic is urged to return the draft law to the Jogorku Kenesh (Supreme Council) for thorough revision, with the participation of experts in the field, and an analysis of ...

For journalists, writers, and creators who rely on having an online presence to make a living and make their voices heard, the situation is even worse - especially if they belong to groups already ...

Both journalists were detained on politically motivated accusations in separate incidents marked by police violence. Both journalists were detained this week in separate incidents marked by police ...