Articles by World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers
Press’s ability to hold power to account in the U.S. is in jeopardy
International media leaders have signalled their deep concern with the U.S. administration’s persistent attacks on the press in a letter addressed to President Donald Trump.
Kazakhstan must treat editor Zhanbolat Mamay fairly
Members of IFEX wrote an open letter on behalf of Kazakh Editor Zhanbolat Mamay, calling for a fair and impartial handling of charges against him and full investigation into his mistreatment in prison and threats made to his family.
At UNHRC, rights groups highlight deterioration of media freedom in Turkey
Over 70 rights and expression organisations worldwide entreated the UN Human Rights Council’s 34th session to call on Turkey to take immediate steps to address the ongoing free expression crisis in the country.
Australia: Free expression detained?
25 IFEX members question Australia’s detention of dissident journalists, cartoonists and actors at Manus Island.
Bahrain must cease judicial harassment of Faisal Hayyat and other Bahraini journalists
48 human rights organizations have signed a letter asking King Hamad to cease its judicial harassment of human rights defenders and its violation of their right to freedom of expression.
Trumping free expression
IFEX members reflect on what a Trump presidency will mean for human rights and free expression.
Bahrain must end reprisals and harassment of human rights defender Sheikh Maytham Al-Salman
IFEX members call on the Government of Bahrain to stop the and judicial harassment and reprisals against Sheikh Maytham Al-Salman.
Ceasefire brings hope to Colombian journalists in FARC-controlled regions
Until the nation votes on the deal and peace is in sight, journalists face the delicate task of reporting on FARC-controlled regions while respecting the ongoing peace process. While violence by FARC rebels has decreased, this isn’t an indication that freedom of the press truly exists.