Articles by Initiative for Freedom of Expression – Turkey
“Black Monday”: Turkish free expression activists organise civil disobedience actions against censorship
The Freedom of Expression Network – Turkey organises civil disobedience actions on the first Monday of every month in solidarity with individuals who have been investigated for exercising their right to free expression. Here is an overview of the individuals they are defending.
Bahrain has failed massively in implementing human rights recommendations
According to rights groups, Bahraini government’s claims of having implemented all BICI recommendations is mere lip service.
Bahrain must end harassment of human rights defender Sheikh Maytham Al-Salman
IFEX members call on the Government of Bahrain to stop the judicial harassment of Sheikh Maytham Al-Salman, and to allow human rights defenders to exercise their right to freedom of expression.
On the anniversary of Charlie Hebdo, dissenting voices must be protected
Civil society groups mark the anniversary of the Charlie Hebdo attack by calling on governments worldwide to fulfill their obligation to protect freedom of expression.
Civil society calls for investigation into surveillance of journalist Cătălin Tolontan
IFEX members call for an immediate investigation into spying operations in Romania incompatible with free and democratic society.
Protect Hungarians’ right to criticise public officials, say IFEX members
IFEX members support the Hungarian Civil Liberties Union’s draft law to decriminalise libel and defamation of public officials
UN Security Council must press for an end to attacks against media in Yemen
IFEX members urge the UN Security Council to ensure the protection of journalists in Yemen in light of historic resolution.
Ahead of cartoonist’s trial, NGOs call on Malaysian government to drop charges
Charged under the Sedition Act in Malaysia, internationally known political cartoonist Zunar could face 43 years in jail for a tweet.