The murder of journalist Lasantha Wickrematunge in 2009 has been cited as emblematic of the culture of impunity in Sri Lanka. This statement was originally published on fmmsrilanka.lk on 5 February ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

January 2025 in Europe and Central Asia: A free expression and civic space round-up produced by IFEX's Regional Editor Cathal Sheerin, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region. A ...

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 ...