The International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists For IFEX, 2 November is always a day of strong emotions. It is an annual reminder of the crimes committed against the media, but equally an opportunity to build solidarity and inspire action. IFEX’ Regional Editors marked IDEI 2023 by sharing recent stories and trends from their regions about the dangers journalists incur in the course of their work – dangers that are heightened during elections. Read more here. |
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Russia blocks RSF website ahead of World Press Freedom Index release
The censorship of the entire rsf.org domain site began on 18 April 2024. No reason has been given. An RSF mirror site is nonetheless still accessible within Russia.
Georgia: Police assault at least 4 journalists covering ‘foreign agents’ bill protests
The Georgian Parliament should reject the ‘foreign agents’ bill. The authorities should also investigate allegations of police brutality against journalists and hold those responsible accountable – CPJ
Togolese publisher Apollinaire Mewenemesse faces stringent bail conditions
Journalist Apollinaire Mewenemesse is charged with defamation, false publication, incitement, and undermining state security.
Malawi football fans assault TV reporter Yasin Limu
Sports journalist Yasin Lamu’s equipment damaged during attack by Wanderers FC supporters.
Somali Journalists Syndicate targeted by authorities once more
Somalian authorities’ suspension of media advocacy’s bank accounts has detrimental effect on its media support work.
Indonesian Constitutional Court: ‘Fake news’ and defamation articles in the Criminal Code are unconstitutional
Petitioners argued that the articles mentioned in the ruling have been misused to criminalize the work of human rights activists, journalists, and state critics.