IFEX Newsletter

19 - 26 September 2019

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#AccessToInfoDay

To mark the International Day for Universal Access to Information on Saturday, we've started a new series about regional experiences with the global problem of information disorder, and what people are doing to counter it.

Below, you'll find three new pieces of original content on this topic, from journalist Vanina Berghella and our regional editors Cathal Sheerin and Mong Palatino.

You can also keep in touch with our members' work all year-round on Access to Information on our website.

Americas | Access to Information

Disinformation, elections, fact-checking and beyond: the view from Latin America

Journalist Vanina Berghella considers the impact of disinformation during elections and other political events in Latin America, and the work of global, regional and local groups and alliances to counter it.

Europe & Central Asia | Access to Information

Disinformation wars: From the stupid to the malign

Cathal Sheerin looks at disinformation across Europe – particularly in Macedonia and Ukraine – Russia’s role, and the harmful staying power of inaccurate information.

Asia & Pacific | Access to Information

Combatting disinformation in Asia Pacific: Intended – and unintended – consequences

From blackouts to legislation, from fact-checking to education, Mong Palatino scrutinises some of the most popular responses to the problem of disinformation in his region.

Nicaragua | Free Expression & the Law

Civil society groups concerned about Nicaraguan state’s rejection of recommendations for free expression

Civil society groups issued a statement on the adoption of the Working Group Report for the Universal Periodic Review of Nicaragua and the government’s rejection of numerous recommendations regarding freedom of expression.

Bahrain | Digital Rights

UN experts call on Bahrain authorities to compensate activist Najah Yusuf for unlawful detention

The United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention has declared Bahraini activist Najah Yusuf’s 2017 arrest to have been arbitrary and in violation of the right to freedom of expression.

Chad | Attacks

Exorbitant fine and 3 year jail term for Chadian editor

The editor of a quarterly publication in Chad has been penalised with an exorbitant fine and sentenced to 3 years in prison for defamation.

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Reyhana Masters (Africa), Laura Vidal (Americas), Mong Palatino (Asia & Pacific), Cathal Sheerin (Europe & Central Asia), Naseem Tarawnah (MENA)

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