On 26 November, police conducted simultaneous raids in İstanbul and provinces with large Kurdish populations, detaining five journalists and a film director.

The journalist was arrested and detained in 2020 for alleged illegal possession of firearms and explosives. The Philippine National Police and the Army’s 892 nd Infantry Brigade took custody of Cumpio ...

The most common reasons for closing down were the Russian occupation of territories, which saw 117 media outlets closed, and financial difficulties caused by the war, which resulted in 96 closures.

Authorities urged to draw a balance between fundamental freedoms and counter-terrorism measures. This statement was originally published on pakvoices.pk on 16 November 2024. Bytes for All strongly ...

In the face of the growing crackdown on press freedom sparked by Venezuela’s presidential election, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and seven partner organisations (including IFEX-ALC) have joined ...

The oppressive law grants authorities unprecedented control over the media, threatening independent journalism and increasing self-censorship. This statement was originally published on gc4hr.org on ...

Amid rising tensions, the silence of Iranian human rights groups raises critical questions about their priorities, independence, and future direction. This statement was originally published on ...

After 'X' failed to address disinformation about RSF on its platform, the press freedom group is now pursuing the matter via the French courts, arguing that 'X' is complicit in disseminating false ...

"No one should be imprisoned for expressing their opinions. Protest is the right of every Iranian citizen," the activist wrote in his final message. This statement was originally published on ...

The ECOWAS Court of Justice has authorised the payment of USD15000 each to Hassan Kargbo and Mohamed Fornah, as compensation, for the violation of their right to security during a police crackdown on ...

Media advocacy organisations MFWA, Sinjotec, and the CPJ are encouraging authorities in Guinea-Bissau to address issues such as assaults, arbitrary detentions, and legal harassment of journalists, ...

Some journalists have been killed as a result of Russian shelling, either indiscriminate or targeted, while others were likely killed in extrajudicial executions. Dozens more have been wounded. This ...