Articles by Freedom House
Proposed media council undemocratic, says IFEX Tunisia Monitoring Group
As Tunisia’s Constituent Assembly prepares to review a draft Constitution, the IFEX-TMG expresses its concern about a draft proposal to regulate the media, as well as prison sentences for religious reasons.
Free press at lowest level in over a decade
Only 14.5% of the world’s population live in countries where journalists’ safety is guaranteed, state influence over the media is minimal, and the press is not subject to burdensome legal restrictions, according to Freedom House.
Mobile technologies’ ability to circumvent censorship evaluated in 12 countries
The capability of repressive governments to monitor users of mobile phones and block access to Internet content is far beyond levels realised by users.
End harassment of TVi, say rights groups
The 12 July raid of opposition broadcaster TVi’s offices and the interruption of its programming is yet another violation of the station’s freedom of expression.
IFEX-TMG report warns Tunisian government it must act now to guarantee free expression
This report, Spring into Winter? Fragile achievements and exceptional challenges for Tunisian free expression defenders, outlines the status of freedom of expression and association as well as the independence of the judiciary.
IFEX-TMG salutes work of INRIC as media freedom body shuts down over obstruction
IFEX-TMG is deeply concerned by the prevailing uncertainty and obstruction that have led the independent media body, INRIC, to close its doors; in addition to a smear campaign against INRIC and its President.
Democratic decline continues, says new Freedom House report
The report repeats key concerns about the country’s democratic processes and raises concerns about the selective prosecution of opposition figures and the erosion of basic freedoms of assembly and speech.
International delegation releases joint report on press freedom situation
The report outlines the findings of a research mission conducted at the beginning of April that found serious corruption issues and other problems and recommends steps to improve freedom of expression in the country.