International Press Institute (IPI)

In recent weeks, laws on “foreign agents”, “fake news” and “discrediting” the Russian army were made substantially harsher.

25 civil society groups, including IFEX, wrote a letter urging the recently elected Sri Lankan president to uphold and protect press freedom.

State actors – particularly the police and security forces – were responsible for just over two thirds of documented violations on the African continent.

IFEX and other signatories have expressed profound concern over the draft legislation, as it represents a significant threat to fundamental freedoms, including freedom of expression and association, press freedom, and the public’s right to information.

According to Mapping Media Freedom monitoring platform, at least 50 media workers experienced physical attacks, verbal abuse or obstruction as police violently dispersed the pro-EU demonstrations in Georgia.

The International Press Institute is calling for justice amidst the rise in threats against media freedom in Somalia.

IFEX and other signatories stress that this is a severe blow to independent radio broadcasting in Turkey, silencing a platform known for promoting diverse, critical voices and addressing issues of profound public interest.

Of the 11 journalists on trial on charges of “calling for mass riots”, two were handed long prison sentences, two were handed three years of probation, and the rest were found not guilty.