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Link to: Six IFEX members and other NGOs issue joint statement on deterioration of free expression ahead of elections

Six IFEX members and other NGOs issue joint statement on deterioration of free expression ahead of elections

The International Partnership Group for Azerbaijan conducted a free expression mission during which they collected testimonies of violations.

Link to: Thirty-one IFEX members call on President Kabila to end persecution and harassment of journalists and media

Thirty-one IFEX members call on President Kabila to end persecution and harassment of journalists and media

There has been a steady decline in the working environment for Congolese journalists and the space for free expression is shrinking.

Link to: Freedom of expression and independent media essential to ensuring fair elections, says International Partnership Group

Freedom of expression and independent media essential to ensuring fair elections, says International Partnership Group

The International Partnership Group for Azerbaijan launched a three-day freedom of expression mission to Azerbaijan, during which ten international NGOs will highlight their serious concerns regarding the freedom of expression situation in the country.

Link to: Thirty-one IFEX members and global partners demand retraction of proposed amendment to Press and Journalists Act

Thirty-one IFEX members and global partners demand retraction of proposed amendment to Press and Journalists Act

The proposed amendment would restrict freedom of expression and impede the ability of journalists and media outlets to fulfill their important roles.

Link to: Thirty-five IFEX members and other organisations appeal for charges to be dropped against prominent human rights activists and blogger

Thirty-five IFEX members and other organisations appeal for charges to be dropped against prominent human rights activists and blogger

Gamal Eid, Ahmad Saif al-Islam and Amr Gharbeia are charged with criminal defamation, use of threats and misuse of communications tools.

Link to: Human rights activist found dead

Human rights activist found dead

Shortly before she was killed, Norma Irene Perez participated in a demonstration calling for an investigation of a mass grave thought to hold the bodies of up to 2000 people killed by the military.

Link to: Human rights activist in danger of execution

Human rights activist in danger of execution

Shiva Nazar Ahari is scheduled to be tried before the Revolutionary Court on 4 September.

Link to: Freedom House applauds US law combatting “libel tourism”

Freedom House applauds US law combatting “libel tourism”

At the same time, Freedom House urged England and other countries with weak libel protections to reform their laws and prevent “libel tourism” lawsuits.