The Central Jakarta District Court in Indonesia has acquitted a worker who was criminally indicted for allegedly defaming her outspoken online entrepreneur boss, in the latest string of decisions ...

January 2025 in Europe and Central Asia: A free expression and civic space round-up produced by IFEX's Regional Editor Cathal Sheerin, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region. A ...

January in the Americas: A free expression and civic space round-up produced by IFEX's Regional Editor Laura Vidal, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region. January brought a harsh ...

The latest amendment grants the government sweeping powers to censor and criminalize online expression. This statement was originally published on bytesforall.pk on 29 January 2025. The Asian Forum ...

7amleh's report examines how Israel’s digital repression silences Palestinian voices, restricts online spaces, and deepens systemic injustice. This statement was originally published on 7amleh.org on ...

Rights groups criticize Egypt's continued practice of referring political detainees to terrorism courts, further undermining due process and justice for those held for extended periods without trial.

Taranath Dahal of Freedom Forum writes about the state of free speech in Nepal. This statement was originally published on freedomforum.org.np on 19 January 2025. The atmosphere for freedom of ...

Ghana's media fraternity is counting on President Mahama to fulfil his promise to conduct a thorough investigation into the murder of investigative journalist, Ahmed Hussein Suale. This statement was ...

"Authorities should focus on preserving and expanding freedom of information in Benin and not impose undue restrictions that can have a troubling effect on the entire profession" - CPJ. This statement ...

This strategic plan guides our collective scope, priorities, and approach from 2025 through 2029, while ensuring we respond to the evolving contexts and needs of IFEX members over the period. It ...

IFEX’s 2020-2024 Strategic Plan is our collective guide to the network’s priorities and approach over the next 5 years. Strategic planning involves stepping back from day-to-day operations, ...

Guerrero, deputy editor of Facebook-based news outlet "Global Mexico", regularly published news stories about crime, violence, and politics in México state. “The brutal killing of Calletano de Jesús ...