January 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. A push for accountability in ...

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. This statement ...

January 2025 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. The capture of Goma ...

Threats were the most common attack on journalists in Ukraine in January, with press outlets continuing to receive anonymous bomb threats via email. This statement was originally published on ...

IFEX and other signatories urge the Turkish authorities to uphold the principles of justice, release the journalists subjected to arbitrary arrests and detentions, and safeguard the vital role of ...

AFJC calls for the immediate release of the detainees and the reopening of the radio stations. This statement was originally published on afjc.media on 6 February 2025. The Afghanistan Journalists ...

Restrictions are caused by the Executive's tendency to stigmatize and attempt to intimidate critical journalism, creating a climate of tension that affects media work and promotes fear and ...

The IPC's Safety and Protection of Journalists hub appeals to media freedom groups, freedom of expression organisations and human rights bodies to advocate for the safety of journalist Tayo Oyeladun.

The latest wave of arrests is part of the Houthis' ongoing crackdown on human rights and humanitarian workers, which intensified last year. This statement was originally published on cihrs.org on 4 ...

Threats against environmental journalist Erastus Asare Donko were made through comments on his wife's Facebook posts. This statement was originally published on mfwa.org on 4 February 2025. Ghanaian ...

The killing of Alejandro Gallegos comes weeks after the killing of journalist Calletano de Jesús Guerrero, underscoring the ongoing crisis of violence and impunity that journalists in Mexico face.

The right to information is being compromised by the conflict in the DRC. This statement was originally published on rsf.org on 29 January 2025. The security situation in the city of Goma is ...