Articles by Adil Soz – International Foundation for Protection of Freedom of Speech
Transparency, independent media are vital for global development plan
195 civil society organisations from around the world have called on the UN to put government accountability and independent media at the centre of a new framework for global development.
Tunisia’s constitution should be a model to protect free expression in the region, say rights groups
Over 50 IFEX members and partners appeal to the civil society groups assisting in a consultation process with elected representatives to protect freedom of expression in the new Tunisian Constitution.
Somali government urged to rescind Radio Shabelle’s eviction order
Dozens of media freedom groups are calling on the Prime Minister of Somalia to rescind the arbitrary eviction order currently faced by the Shabelle Media Network. The eviction would place Radio Shabelle staff in immediate physical danger.
APEC asked to guarantee access for journalists at regional meetings
Press freedom groups join the Hong Kong Journalists Association to condemn the banning of Hong Kong reporters from covering Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings in Indonesia in early October.
Morocco urged to release editor arrested for reporting on Al-Qaeda video
Over 60 organisations signed a joint appeal to Moroccan authorities to free editor Ali Anouzla, jailed on 17 September for posting a link to an Al-Qaeda video on his news website alongside an article critical of the video.
Newspaper suspended for three months in Kazakhstan
On 7 August 2013, an Almaty court suspended Pravdivaya Gazeta newspaper for three months because of an alleged inconsistency it its data output.
Global coalition stands against unchecked surveillance
People are encouraged to join around 200 organisations supporting the adoption of 13 basic principles applying existing human rights law to modern digital surveillance.
35 IFEX members call for amendments to Somalia’s draft media law
IFEX members issued a joint call for amendments to a deeply-flawed draft media law in Somalia before it goes to parliament for approval in August.