Brazilian Association for Investigative Journalism

The proposed amendment would restrict freedom of expression and impede the ability of journalists and media outlets to fulfill their important roles.

According to Afonso Locks, the assault was motivated by an article he published criticising the former mayor of the municipality of Cerejeiras.

Two hundred days after Prageeth Eknaligoda’s disappearance, IFEX members expressed concern about the lack of transparency surrounding the investigation.

Independent journalists, including Taoufik Bouachrine and Ali Amar, are increasingly being targeted by the authorities.

Journalist Gilvan Luiz Pereira, founder and editor of “Sem Nome” newspaper, was kidnapped and tortured by four men on 20 May.

IFEX members have joined SEAPA in urging the president to sign the FOI Act into law before the current administration leaves office.

In February, the newspaper reported that furniture from the São Bernardo do Campo municipality’s schools was being donated to recycling centers, even though it was in good condition.

Recalling UNESCO’s stated commitment to free expression on World Press Freedom Day, 30 IFEX members call for the organisation not to accept a $3 million donation from President Teodoro Obiang for the administration of an international prize in life sciences.