27 May - 2 June 2022

 
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Egypt | Attacks

 

Civil society to the UK Foreign Office: Free human rights defender Alaa Abd El-Fattah

 

When the UK granted Alaa Abd El-Fattah citizenship in April, it took responsibility for upholding his rights. Civil society organisations, IFEX among them, urge the UK Foreign Office to act now to save his life.

 
 
 

Belarus | Censorship

 

“Journalists are not criminals” stresses BAJ, ahead of 5 media representatives’ trials

 

Several Belarusian media workers will face trial on a range of charges. Those charged with treason – including former deputy director of BelaPAN Andrei Aliaksandrau and Belsat TV journalist Katsiaryna Andrejeva – face 15 years in prison if convicted.

 
 

Israel | Access to Information

 

34 rights groups demand independent investigation into the killing of ‘Al Jazeera’ journalist Shireen Abu Akleh

 

The killing of Shireen Abu Akleh represents a particularly egregious attack on the press, not least because of credible reports that she and other journalists were intentionally targeted by Israeli forces, but also in light of growing concerns over impunity for crimes against journalists and other grave human rights abuses by Israel in the occupied Palestine territory.

 
 

Colombia | Access to Information

 

Colombia’s Indigenous ‘communicators’ face special challenges reporting for their communities

 

Communicators from across the country said they occupy a particularly precarious place in Colombia’s press corps as threats to their reporting and safety come from many sides.

 
 

Africa | Access to Information

 

CIPESA urges African states to ratify protocol on persons with disabilities

 

During the African Commission on Human and People’s Rights’ 71st ordinary session, CIPESA made a submission asking African countries to urgently ratify and implement the Protocol on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

 
 

Europe & Central Asia | Attacks

 

The prospect of being shot for daring to speak out

 

May 2022 in Europe and Central Asia: A free expression round up produced by IFEX’s Regional Editor Cathal Sheerin, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region.

 
 

Asia & Pacific | Censorship

 

Impressive pushbacks, ‘a very expensive puppet show’, and a UN High Commissioner visits China

 

May 2022 in Asia-Pacific: A free expression round up produced by IFEX’s regional editor Mong Palatino, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region.