Freedom House

Given the current electoral situation in Venezuela, the undersigned international organizations and regional networks defending freedom of the press and expression express their concern about the attacks against national and international journalists who are documenting the events happening in the country, as well as activists, demonstrators, and the general population. We urge the Venezuelan authorities to fulfill their obligation to guarantee and protect the exercise of freedom of expression and peaceful association, as well as to guarantee the safety of journalists working in the country.

In the first half of 2024, incumbent leaders were more likely to lose elections in countries rated Free than those rated Partly Free, while autocrats went undefeated in largely pro forma elections held in their states.

The Sri Lankan government has exploited existing laws to target freedoms of expression, speech, and assembly.

The report observed increased censorship on video platforms.

The imprisoned founder of “El Periódico”, which made its name by exposing corruption in the country’s ruling classes, is awaiting a new trial on money-laundering charges that press freedom groups call politically motivated.

In 2023, Kara-Murza was sentenced to 25 years in prison in Russia on bogus charges for his criticism of Putin’s repressive government and the Kremlin’s ongoing war against Ukraine.

According to Freedom House, 25 governments were responsible for 125 incidents of physical transnational repression in 2023 alone, including assassinations, abductions, assaults, detentions, and unlawful deportations.

Documentary on migrants censored, report on police brutality removed, and intensified censorship in 2024.