The Taliban has introduced 21 media directives that have severely restricted press freedom. This statement was originally ...

A free expression round-up produced by IFEX's Regional Editor Cathal Sheerin, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region.

September in the Americas: A free expression and civic space round-up produced by IFEX’s Regional Editor Laura Vidal. Two ongoing stories highlight key challenges in connection with the International ...

Ecuador has become dangerous for journalists investigating corruption cases at the highest levels of state power. This statement was originally published on globalvoices.org on 24 September 2024. With ...

The report ranks all 14 Pacific Island nations according to the state of media freedoms in each country. This statement was originally published on pacificfreedomforum.com on 23 September 2024.

Israel's forcible closure of the news network's office in Ramallah and the confiscation of its equipment threaten press ...

During the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 79), we urge you to raise human rights priorities in Bahrain, including concerns about the continued arbitrary detention of human ...

"It is a profound disgrace for Egypt to silence such a vital voice of conscience behind bars." This statement was originally published on cpj.org on 24 September 2024. The Committee to Protect ...

The yearslong effort to sow doubt about America's generally free and fair elections poses real risks for the 2024 balloting. This statement was originally published on freedomhouse.org on 19 September ...

"As long as these homicides remain unpunished, the perpetrators will have no reason to stop." This statement was originally published on rsf.org on 24 September 2024. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) ...

The PRESS Act is a federal press shield law, which would prohibit federal law enforcement from subpoenaing protected information from journalists’ work or personal devices and accounts. This statement ...