CPJ reports that Iranian authorities are restricting reporting and prosecuting journalists for independent coverage, worsening media repression and isolating citizens from reliable information. This ...

SFLC.in notes that the Telecommunication (Temporary Suspension of Services) Rules, 2024 fall short on accountability. This statement was originally published on sflc.in on 4 June 2025. The enactment ...

Critics accused authorities of seeking to institutionalize censorship in the country. This statement was originally published on advox.globalvoices.org on 17 June 2025. The bill allows the government ...

Journalist Javier Hércules had been enrolled in Honduras’ National Protection System for Journalists, which has provided protection measures like police escort, relocation, and risk assessments since ...

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 ...

Filipino journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio has been in detention since 2020. This statement was originally published on cpj.org on 16 June 2025. Philippine authorities on Monday refused to allow the ...

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 ...

IFEX members urge Venezuelan authorities to allow Eduardo Torres regular communication with family members and trusted lawyers, and grant his full and immediate release. Nicolás Maduro Moros ...

"Hate speech is described as 'widespread' in Turkish media and political discourse. Frequent targets include Alevis, Muslims, non-Muslim minorities (such as Jews and Christians), Kurds, refugees, ...

The recurring shutdown of radio stations after changes in government, often under the guise of regulatory audits, raises concerns about politicised enforcement and shrinking media freedom in Ghana.

Politicised courts, outdated laws, and military trials undermine fair justice and silence dissent, Human Rights Watch warns, urging reforms, repeal of abusive laws, release of detainees,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

The arrest of Togolese rapper Aamron for criticising governance and mobilising youth, spotlights the erosion of free expression and the deepening human rights crisis in Togo. This statement was ...