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The Middle East’s unusual suspects: MENA round-up

Oman and Jordan are two of the most stable countries in their region. But, as Hiba Zayadin points out in our MENA round-up, things may be taking a sinister turn for regular Jordanians and Omanis.

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (R) shakes hands with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang during a meeting on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, September 22, 2016., REUTERS/Chris Watte

Canada must prioritise free expression rights in relationship with China

IFEX members call on Prime Minister Trudeau to put human rights, especially free expression and press freedom, at the heart of the Canada-China relationship.

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Africa celebrates access to information win

Work of various African organisations and governments helped lead the way to last week’s inaugural International Day for Universal Access to Information.

Pallbearers carrying a casket at the funeral of assassinated journalist Aurelio Campos Contreras in Huauchinango, México, 16 September 2016 , AP Photo/Pablo Spencer

Journalist assassinated in Puebla, second within a week in Mexico

The conditions for freedom of expression in Mexico are alarming. In eight months, ARTICLE 19 has documented 10 assassinations of journalists, all with possible links to their work. On average one journalist is being killed every 26 days in the country.

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Why is Taraf trial so significant for Turkey?

Trial of journalists from defunct publication could be a litmus test for free expression in post-coup Turkey.

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Kenya: Politicians must be held to account for intimidation and harassment of journalists

ARTICLE 19 strongly condemns the increasing attacks targeting journalists in Kenya ahead of the General election slated for August 2017.

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Philippines: Law must follow Executive Order

ARTICLE 19 welcomes Executive Order requiring government officials to fulfil the public’s right to information. But a law must follow.

Police officers patrol streets after recent mass protests in the town of Ismailli, 200 km northwest of Baku, 25 January 2013, REUTERS/David Mdzinarishvil

Renewed crackdown ahead of referendum

Less than six weeks away from a constitutional referendum, Azerbaijan unleashes a new wave of repression.