IFEX Newsletter

31 October - 7 November 2019

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Mexican government declines to recognize freedom of expression crisis

An international mission comprised of 17 international organizations underscores its concern regarding the lack of guarantees offered by the Mexican state to solve the country’s grave freedom of expression crisis and the state’s failure to recognize the seriousness of the problem.

Israel | Censorship

Omar Barghouti at imminent risk of deportation as Israeli Interior Minister initiates proceedings to punitively revoke his residency status

“I plan to act quickly to revoke Omar Barghouti’s resident status in Israel” Arye Deri, Israel’s Interior Minister, 6 October 2019

Europe et Asie centrale | Attaques

Des journalistes agressés, des manifestants arrêtés et des habitués de porno soulagés

Octobre en Europe et en Asie centrale: tour d’horizon des principales nouvelles sur la libre expression. Réalisé sur la base des rapports de membres de l’IFEX.

Democratic Republic of Congo | Attacks

The tragedy of a Congolese journalist’s murder on IDEI

AFEX and partner JED are asking authorities to thoroughly investigate the killing of Papy Mahamba Mumbere and prosecute the perpetrators.

Asia & Pacific | Attacks

Protests condemn communications blackout, police violence, and government secrecy laws

October in Asia-Pacific: A roundup of key free expression news, based on IFEX member reports

Uganda | Attacks

Ugandan journalists deliver petition to police despite heavy resistance

Ugandan journalists from a diverse array of associations persisted in their mission to deliver a petition protesting police brutality despite the heavy handed tactics to prevent them from doing so.

Mexico | Attacks

International mission arrives in Mexico to address impunity for crimes against the press

The mission will be carried out in Mexico City and aims to place the crisis of freedom of expression as a priority on the national government’s agenda.

Leslie de Freitas

Reyhana Masters (Africa), Laura Vidal (Americas), Mong Palatino (Asia & Pacific), Cathal Sheerin (Europe & Central Asia), Naseem Tarawnah (MENA)

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