Journalist Tesfalem Waldyes remains in custody despite a court granting him bail, exposing a troubling disregard for legal due process by Ethiopian authorities. This statement was originally published ...

In the face of growing disillusionment with political responsiveness, citizens increasingly look to MISA to play bridging role in facilitation of civic education, public accountability, and democratic ...

Politicised courts, outdated laws, and military trials undermine fair justice and silence dissent, Human Rights Watch warns, urging reforms, repeal of abusive laws, release of detainees, and ...

A 90-day media blackout on Joseph Kabila’s PPRD party threatens public access to vital political information at a time when citizens urgently need transparency and diverse perspectives. This statement ...

The analysis exposes how digital spaces in Pakistan are increasingly weaponized to dehumanize girls/women and incite harm against them. On June 2, 2025, 17-year-old Sana Yousaf was murdered in her ...

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 ...

"This ruling represents a victory for press freedom in Panama and sets a precedent reinforcing the essential role of journalism in holding those in power accountable. We applaud the Supreme Court for ...

May 2025 in MENA: A free expression and civic space round-up produced by IFEX's Regional Editor Naseem Tarawnah, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region. Palestinian journalists in Gaza ...

Media groups have expressed concern over the reported cases of suspension, termination, and intimidation of journalists working in state media outlets. This statement was originally published on ...

May 2025 in the Americas: A freedom of expression round-up by IFEX's Regional Editor Laura Vidal, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region. In Colombia, the 25th anniversary of the attack ...

IFEX and rights groups denounce the censorship of independent media as a politically motivated crackdown, imposed without due process and in violation of free expression protections. This statement ...

Despite sustained pushback from civil society and digital rights groups, Zambia has enacted sweeping cyber laws that threaten fundamental freedoms under the guise of countering terrorism and ...