RSF demands responses from Venezuelan authorities about press freedom defender’s disappearance
Carlos Correa’s fate has remained unknown since 7 January and the many requests to the authorities by Espacio Público, his family and dozens of national and international civil society organisations have remained unanswered.
Singapore ministers threaten legal action against media outlets, government demands “corrections”
The Committee to Protect Journalists said that authorities must cease using the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act to muzzle and discredit journalists.
Turkey: Final quarter of 2024 saw 31 journalists detained
In addition to the detention of 31 journalists, there were at least 12 physical attacks on the press; and 17 journalists faced charges of “insulting the president”.
Raising awareness of the importance of a thriving civic space in the “super election year”
During 2024, the so-called super election year, IFEX wanted to highlight the importance of open civic space for fair elections.
Pakistan: Journalism under pressure in a tightly restricted political environment
The Pakistan Press Foundation documented 162 confirmed attacks on journalists in 2024.
Syria after Assad, growing consensus on Gaza genocide, and repression intensifies across MENA
December 2024 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.
Meta’s new content moderation policies prioritise politics over human rights
“The timing of this announcement, just days before the inauguration of President-elect Trump, raises red flags. It suggests an effort to appease a political faction that has in the past accused Meta of suppressing conservative viewpoints” – ARTICLE 19
Cartoonists mark the 10th anniversary of the attack on “Charlie Hebdo” magazine
“Protecting cartoonists is about more than ensuring their safety – it’s about preserving the diversity of view and freedom of expression that underpins democratic societies” – Cartoonists Rights
Venezuela: Forced disappearance of human rights defender Carlos Correa
The undersigned regional networks and other civil society organisations defending freedom of expression in Latin America and the Caribbean denounce the disappearance of Carlos Correa, Executive Director of Espacio Público, and demand his immediate release and safe return.
Censorship was the most prevalent threat to media during November 2024
State actors – particularly the police and security forces – were responsible for just over two thirds of documented violations on the African continent.
2024: A year of suppressed critical voices in Malawi
As Malawi heads towards elections later this year, stakeholders are urged to uphold media freedom and freedom of expression, to ensure a safe environment for both journalists and citizens.
As 2024 ends: Violence in Haiti, new freedom of expression frontlines in Venezuela, the US, and Cuba
December 2024 in the Americas: A free expression and civic space round-up produced by IFEX’s Regional Editor Laura Vidal, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region.
Repression and resistance in Belarus: A monthly chronology
A monthly chronology of repression and resistance in Belarus, based on the work of IFEX members and other international and domestic actors.
Asia-Pacific: Impunity, TV closures, and “entrenching state control over the internet”
December 2024 in Asia-Pacific: A free expression and civic space round-up produced by IFEX’s regional editor Mong Palatino, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region
A dark year for media in Belarus, and SLAPP cases increase in Europe
December 2024 in Europe and Central Asia: A free expression round-up produced by IFEX’s Regional Editor Cathal Sheerin, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region.
Kurdish news outlets’ ‘X’ accounts blocked in Turkey
The ‘X’ and YouTube accounts of the ‘Mezopotamya Agency’ have been blocked. Other prominent Kurdish outlets also blocked on ‘X’ in Turkey include ‘Jin News’ and ‘Yeni Yaşam’.