Articles by Freedom House
South African journalists fired for protesting decision on covering demonstrations
Seven South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) journalists and one contracted freelance journalist were fired between July 18-19 for protesting an SABC management decision not to report on violent protests.
NGOs to Bahrain: Rights of Nazeeha Saeed and all journalists to report must be respected
On Sunday 17 July 2016 award-winning journalist Nazeeha Saeed was charged by Bahraini Public Prosecution for reporting to foreign media outlets without a license.
Slavery is the president’s business
A talk with Freedom House brings light to why so many anti-slavery activists are harassed and jailed in Mauritania.
Attack on civil society could reach “breaking point” in Ethiopia
Ethiopia’s perceived stability and its much-touted role in the global fight against terrorism in the Horn of Africa are at stake if the Ethiopian Peoples’ Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF) continues to ignore the dangers of suppressing citizens’ legitimate demands for inclusive and accountable governance.
Cambodian government must support civil society and seek justice for Kem Ley
IFEX members call for end to Cambodian governments arrests and harassment of civil society and independent investigation of the killing of noted commentator Kem Ley.
Russian authorities equate Crimean journalists, activists with “extremism and terrorism”
“Equating political prisoners, civil rights activists, and journalists in Crimea with terrorism and extremism demonstrates Russia’s disregard for human and democratic rights in Crimea following its annexation of the region,” said Mark P. Lagon, president of Freedom House.
Leading press freedom group and IFEX member should be granted access to UN bodies
Civil society groups ask ECOSOC to reconsider granting valued press freedom group and IFEX member, The Committee to Protect Journalists, consultative status at the UN.
Anti-slavery activists arrested in Mauritania, others missing
Diop Amatidjane, third vice president of IRA-Mauritania, was arrested June 30 by police at his home. Police also arrested Balla Touré, external relations officer. The whereabouts of Amatidjane and Touré along with four other IRA members remain unknown.