A total of 361 journalists were behind bars on 1 December 2024, the second-highest number since the global record set in 2022 ...

"The past year was marked by armed conflicts and humanitarian crises that exposed the fraying of international protections ...

Rights groups urge authorities to shut down the 'indecent content' reporting system, which has been weaponized to suppress free expression. This statement was originally published on smex.org on 17 ...

The move perpetuates a culture of secrecy and serves to undermine the ability of all in Malaysia to access information This statement was originally published on cijmalaysia.net on 22 January 2025.

To this end, full access to the Gaza Strip and other affected areas must be provided to independent international investigatory mechanisms. This statement was originally published on cihrs.org on 16 ...

The journalist had previously faced a series of well-documented threats for his critical reporting. The Instituto Prensa y Sociedad (IPYS) reported three incidents in 2022 alone. This statement was ...

Uganda's feminist movement is under threat as foreign donors support conservative groups. This statement was originally published on globalvoices.org on 19 January 2025. The rise of the anti-rights ...

The Media Foundation for West Africa is calling for assurances of safety and security for journalist Thomas Dixon after he received menacing messages via text. This statement was originally published ...

The orders targeting those who criticise the handling of death penalty cases have the broader effect of curtailing the right to freedom of expression. This statement was originally published on ...

The abduction of Tanzanian journalist and human rights activist Maria Sarungi Tsehai illustrates how Kenya has become a hostile environment for dissidents in exile. This statement was originally ...

IFEX network members are sharing their insights into how Meta's overhauling of its content moderation policies could impact users around the world. The response to Mark Zuckerberg’s announcement about ...

This statement was originally published on gc4hr.org on 20 January 2025. The Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) has received reliable reports confirming that well-known writer and journalist Ahmed ...