Cathal Sheerin

Navalny dies in Siberian prison, Assange’s fate hangs in the balance

February 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.

Hundreds of Belarusian people living in Krakow gathered during a Solidarity Rally against the Belarusian leader, Alexander Lukashenko.

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.

Looking ahead: A wartime election and a serious stress test

IFEX Europe and Central Asia Regional Editor Cathal Sheerin takes a deep dive into what’s coming up in Russia and Belarus.

A disturbing pardon and pro-Palestinian expression under pressure

November 2023 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.

Threat-patterns: Endangering journalists during elections; plus a landmark moment for SLAPPs

Special International Day to End Impunity Issue: Cathal Sheerin’s latest Europe & Central Asia brief shines a light on the intersections between impunity, journalists’ safety, and elections, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region.

Fighting information pollution to promote a healthier environment

How polluters have been manipulating the information sphere to shut down opposing voices and worsen the climate crisis – and how people are fighting back.

Solidarity with Belarus and the latest on SLAPPS in Europe

August 2023 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.

New legislation threatens free expression; welcome wins for advocacy

July 2023 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.

Members of the press who want to view the protesters of banned Pride marches are blocked by the police in Istanbul, Turkey. 18 June 2023. Mine Toz/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images

SLAPPs, Pride bans, and fewer journalists to persecute

June 2023 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.

“Perverted movements” in Turkey, “causing public nuisance” in the UK, and a presidential pardon in Belarus

May 2023 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.

Dismantling critical media, quashing civic activism, and World Press Freedom Day in the region

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.

“Broken elbows and faces”, and following Russia’s bad example

March 2023 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.

Tackling online abuse of women journalists, free expression during a natural disaster

February 2023 in Europe and Central Asia: A special feature on tackling online harassment of women journalists in North Macedonia plus the latest free expression news from the region, produced by IFEX’s Regional Editor Cathal Sheerin.

Bogus trials, couples behind bars, and gender self-ID

January 2023 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.