On 26 November, police conducted simultaneous raids in İstanbul and provinces with large Kurdish populations, detaining five journalists and a film director.

Since Xi Jinping came to power in 2012, he has reinstated a media culture reminiscent of the Maoist era, where seeking ...

The most common reasons for closing down were the Russian occupation of territories, which saw 117 media outlets closed, and financial difficulties caused by the war, which resulted in 96 closures.

The oppressive law grants authorities unprecedented control over the media, threatening independent journalism and increasing self-censorship. This statement was originally published on gc4hr.org on ...

In the face of the growing crackdown on press freedom sparked by Venezuela’s presidential election, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and seven partner organisations (including IFEX-ALC) have joined ...

Amid rising tensions, the silence of Iranian human rights groups raises critical questions about their priorities, independence, and future direction. This statement was originally published on ...

As the death toll continues to rise, MADA stresses the urgent need for global action to protect Palestinian media on the ground. This statement was originally published on madacenter.org on 20 ...

"No one should be imprisoned for expressing their opinions. Protest is the right of every Iranian citizen," the activist wrote in his final message. This statement was originally published on ...

After 'X' failed to address disinformation about RSF on its platform, the press freedom group is now pursuing the matter via the French courts, arguing that 'X' is complicit in disseminating false ...

The ECOWAS Court of Justice has authorised the payment of USD15000 each to Hassan Kargbo and Mohamed Fornah, as compensation, for the violation of their right to security during a police crackdown on ...

Some journalists have been killed as a result of Russian shelling, either indiscriminate or targeted, while others were likely killed in extrajudicial executions. Dozens more have been wounded. This ...

Media advocacy organisations MFWA, Sinjotec, and the CPJ are encouraging authorities in Guinea-Bissau to address issues such as assaults, arbitrary detentions, and legal harassment of journalists, ...