Articles by Freedom House
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Human rights activist in danger of execution
Shiva Nazar Ahari is scheduled to be tried before the Revolutionary Court on 4 September.
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.
As Internet controls increase, Freedom House calls for urgent international response
The interruption of four major micro-blog services further highlights the Communist Party’s intent to control the Internet, says Freedom House.