Freedom House

Fourty-four countries voiced concern with the Bahraini government’s imprisonment of persons exercising their right to free expression, and called on the government to uphold the right to freedom of assembly and freedom of association.

The UAE’s laws on the media are considered among the most restrictive in the region, authorizing state censorship and prohibiting criticism of the government, rulers and ruling families, and friendly foreign governments.

After winning the 17 February 2013 presidential election in Ecuador with 56.9% of the vote, President Rafael Correa is heading into his third term as leader of the country, apparently committed to maintaining his antagonistic relationship with the private media.

A new report released by Freedom House and the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) finds that the dangers that journalists face in Mexico extend to cyberspace, with a growing number of murders and cyber-attacks against those reporting on corruption and drug-trafficking.

Comedians, satirical writers and ordinary citizens can face legal persecution if they dare to ridicule government corruption or make light of politicians.

As the Iranian authorities command fast-changing technologies to their advantage, Iran’s electronic curtain grows more layered and opaque and the plight of the country’s netizens grows.

A new report by Freedom House includes an assessment of the current state of U.S.-Russia relations, as well as a chronology of developments in Russia starting at the beginning of the Putin era in 2000 and focusing on the suppression of the political opposition, independent media, and civil society.

As Armenia prepares for a presidential election on February 18, the international community should direct its attention to a recent proposal by a presidential advisory body that—if implemented—would drastically increase government control over civil society in the country.