Articles by Freedom House
Freedom House releases report on growing challenges to internet freedom
Against the backdrop of growing restrictions by repressive regimes on online freedoms, government, business, and civil society representatives will gather to discuss the future of the global digital space.
Freedom House and Center for European Policy Analysis release working group report on democratic transition
The report includes recommendations for breaking the information blockade in the country and galvanising the links between civil society organisations and the population.
Freedom House condemns crackdown on peaceful WOZA protest
The organisation was distributing leaflets and flowers to commemorate the International Day of Peace when they were interrupted by nearly 50 riot police, who rounded up the group and beat them with batons, claiming they had “no permission” to march.
Targeting of journalists and demonstrators alarming, says IFEX-TMG
The IFEX-TMG is urging action to prevent any repeat of recent violent crackdowns on demonstrators and journalists in the run up to scheduled constitutional elections in October.
Arrests in advance of rally for electoral reforms raise deep concerns
On the morning of June 29, authorities raided the offices of the Coalition for Free and Fair Elections (Bersih 2.0), a coalition of civil society organisations campaigning for electoral reforms, without a warrant. The organisation’s materials were confiscated and six staff members and one volunteer were arrested.
Scars of oppression run deep in the country’s media
IFEX-TMG report calls for free and independent media and a strong, democratic and open civil society.
IFEX-TMG members alarmed by resurgence of Internet censorship and arrests
IFEX-TMG calls for free speech rights of Tunisian citizens to be upheld in the run up to free elections.
Freedom House condemns latest attacks on protesters, shutdown of Internet
Security forces opened fire on demonstrators in Hama, killing at least 40, according to Syrian human rights observers.