Articles by Freedom House
Trumping free expression
IFEX members reflect on what a Trump presidency will mean for human rights and free expression.
Asia Pacific October round-up: Travel bans, award winners, and impunity in Afghanistan
October: Authorities use immigration rules to ban journalists and activists in Pakistan, Malaysia and Thailand; free expression advocates from Bangladesh and Malaysia win awards.
Gambia’s ICC withdrawal threatens human rights
A nation that often deprives citizens of basic civil liberties has just removed a major mechanism of protection.
Parliament must defend health of Turkish democracy
Over 40 organisations call for Turkey’s national assembly to end the national state of emergency, extended for three months on October 19th.
Sale of Hungary’s largest opposition paper shows government influence over media
The sale took place two weeks after its previous owner unexpectedly suspended publication, blocked its journalists’ access to their emails and offices, and pulled the paper’s online edition.
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.
Why were over 150 Ethiopians killed in a single day?
Ethiopian security forces are in the midst of growing international condemnation, as repressive actions turn a peaceful festival into a massacre site.
Thai authorities detain, expel Hong Kong democracy activist
“If Thailand’s decision [to deny activist Joshua Wong entry] was based on pressure from the Chinese government, Thai authorities are responsible for helping the Chinese Communist Party expand its repression abroad,” said Freedom house.