Articles by Freedom House

What four more years of Correa means for Ecuador’s press
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.

Survey finds Mexico’s journalists face digital security threats
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.

Dictators seem strong, but they can’t take a joke
Comedians, satirical writers and ordinary citizens can face legal persecution if they dare to ridicule government corruption or make light of politicians.

Lifting Iran’s electronic curtain means keeping up with the cyber army
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.

Report assesses human rights under Putin, US-Russia relations
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.

Armenian civil society groups at risk ahead of presidential elections
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.

Blocking of online news site reflects censorship in Venezuela
The blocking of the online newspaper El Diario de Cuba signals a troubling trend toward increased internet censorship in Venezuela. Freedom House condemns this censorship and calls on the Venezuelan government to adhere to its international commitments to protect press freedom and access to information, including on the internet.

Egypt’s Morsi declares emergency rule in three canal cities
President Mohammad Morsi declared a state of emergency in three canal cities after protests and clashes led to the death of at least 50 Egyptians.