Cartoonists Rights

Civil society groups express concern over the potential for overbroad anti-extremism practices to limit free expression

As one of the most respected Arab journalists in the region, Ali Anouzla’s publications are renowned for their unequivocally pro-democracy editorial line that translates into a critical yet fair treatment of the real power holders in Morocco.

IFEX members call on the Government of Bahrain to stop the judicial harassment of Sheikh Maytham Al-Salman, and to allow human rights defenders to exercise their right to freedom of expression.

IFEX members call for an immediate investigation into spying operations in Romania incompatible with free and democratic society.

Members of the IFEX network and other concerned organisations demand justice for wrongful imprisonment of Mohammed Ismael Rasaool

Many human rights organizations and the UN believe that arresting, charging and sentencing Atena Farghadani for such activities contravenes the above-mentioned rights, and it is of concern to the international community as it moves into a new era of international co-operation with Iran.

Charged under the Sedition Act in Malaysia, internationally known political cartoonist Zunar could face 43 years in jail for a tweet.

Concerns include the use of Malaysia’s Sedition Act to suppress legitimate criticism of government and courts.