The journalist's forced deportation to the UAE establishes a dangerous precedent for transnational repression.

Regional Editor Reyhana Masters takes a deep dive into the issues that dominated the electoral landscape in some of the ...

A total of 361 journalists were behind bars on 1 December 2024, the second-highest number since the global record set in 2022 ...

"The past year was marked by armed conflicts and humanitarian crises that exposed the fraying of international protections ...

IFEX network members are sharing their insights into how Meta's overhauling of its content moderation policies could impact users around the world. The response to Mark Zuckerberg’s announcement about ...

This statement was originally published on gc4hr.org on 20 January 2025. The Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) has received reliable reports confirming that well-known writer and journalist Ahmed ...

To this end, full access to the Gaza Strip and other affected areas must be provided to independent international investigatory mechanisms. This statement was originally published on cihrs.org on 16 ...

Rights groups urge authorities to shut down the 'indecent content' reporting system, which has been weaponized to suppress free expression. This statement was originally published on smex.org on 17 ...

Botswana's newly enacted Data Protection Act provides a robust framework for safeguarding personal data. This statement was originally published on misa.org on 17 January 2025. The Act replaces the ...

Uganda's feminist movement is under threat as foreign donors support conservative groups. This statement was originally published on globalvoices.org on 19 January 2025. The rise of the anti-rights ...

Local journalists believe Decree 54 is being used to suppress investigative journalism, pushing many to self-censorship. This statement was originally published on cpj.org on 16 January 2025. Tunisia ...

The journalist had previously faced a series of well-documented threats for his critical reporting. The Instituto Prensa y Sociedad (IPYS) reported three incidents in 2022 alone. This statement was ...