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Police confiscate suspected looted goods at Mansel Market in Durban, South Africa, 19 July 2021, Darren Stewart/Gallo Images via Getty Images

Media targeted during South Africa’s deadly protests

During demonstrations sparked by the arrest of former President Jacob Zuma, at least 4 community radio stations were negatively impacted while journalists were robbed or harassed.

Somalia's President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, listens during the London Somalia Conference, at Lancaster House, in London, 11 May 2017, Jack Hill/Pool Photo via AP

New bill could compromise independence of Somalia Media Commission

If adopted, a new law will allow the Somali government to establish a statutory media regulatory body – the Somali Media Commission – by nominating, approving and appointing its 9 members, and compromising its independence.

Kem Ley, 4 June, 2016, AP/ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pressure mounts on Cambodia a year after Kem Ley’s killing

On the one-year anniversary of the death of popular Cambodian activist Kem Ley, civil society organisations from around the world reiterated their call for an independent inquiry.

A journalists runs past a cloud of tear gas after riot police dispersed anti-corruption protesters during a demonstration in Nairobi, Kenya, 3 November 2016, REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya

Network of African free expression groups calls for end to impunity for crimes against journalists

AFEX deplores the increasing incidents of killings, physical attacks, arbitrary arrests and detentions, threats and harassment of journalists, media professionals and activists in Africa as a threat towards the enjoyment of free expression and the ultimate development of the continent.

Link to: FXI disappointed by Constitutional Court judgment

FXI disappointed by Constitutional Court judgment

FXI disappointed by the Constitutional Court in the SATAWU & COSATU v GARVIS and others MEDIA STATEMENT 13 June 2012 FXI DISAPPOINTED BY THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT JUDGMENT IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN TRANSPORT AND ALLIED WORKERS UNION AND CONGRESS OF SOUTH AFRICAN TRADE UNIONS V GARVIS AND OTHERS The FXI is disappointed by the judgement of […]

Link to: FXI concerned over Film and Publications Board’s classification of artwork

FXI concerned over Film and Publications Board’s classification of artwork

The Board classified Brett Murray’s artwork 16N, making it illegal to allow anyone under 16 to see it on grounds of nudity.

South Africa's ruling ANC threatened to take legal action against a Johannesburg gallery for displaying this painting of President Jacob Zuma because it violates his right to dignity and makes a mockery of his office, Siphiwe Sibeko/REUTERS

FXI supports gallery’s refusal to remove Zuma picture

See for yourself the painting that sparked a national debate on artistic expression in South Africa and prompted vandals to deface it to “prevent civil war.” Plus, read what IFEX member in South Africa Free Expression Institute (FXI) had to say (English only).

Link to: Over 100 organisations call on UN Human Rights Council to reject “defamation” and “denigration” of religions

Over 100 organisations call on UN Human Rights Council to reject “defamation” and “denigration” of religions

At the 16th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council taking place from 28 February to 25 March 2011, groups urged their governments to support a resolution which omits “defamation” and “denigration” of religions and focuses on freedom of expression, freedom of religion and non-discrimination.