Articles by Freedom House
Bahrain must cease judicial harassment of Faisal Hayyat and other Bahraini journalists
48 human rights organizations have signed a letter asking King Hamad to cease its judicial harassment of human rights defenders and its violation of their right to freedom of expression.
Lack of access to information impacts ability to report on Moldovan elections
In the lead-up to its first direct presidential elections in 16 years independent media outlets have encountered serious barriers to reporting. These include campaign finance laws that obstruct journalists’ access to key information; and the proliferation of false information, hate speech, and internet trolls, as well as their influence on the free flow of information to citizens.
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.