What’s new and old in 2024: Repressive laws, attacks, and election disinformation in Asia
January 2024 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.
Looking ahead: The fight against Israel’s impunity gains legal momentum
IFEX Middle East & North Africa Regional Editor Naseem Tarawnah looks at global efforts to hold Israel accountable for its crimes against Palestinians.
Looking ahead: Democratic deficits make for a bumpy road to Senegal’s elections
IFEX Africa Editor Reyhana Masters underscores how civic space and key free expression rights have been undermined in the West African country, and implications for its upcoming election – and beyond.
Looking ahead: Argentina at a crossroads, media and women’s rights at risk
IFEX Americas Regional Editor Laura Vidal looks into what lies ahead for Argentina following the election of Javier Milei.
Looking ahead: A wartime election and a serious stress test
IFEX Europe and Central Asia Regional Editor Cathal Sheerin takes a deep dive into what’s coming up in Russia and Belarus.
Looking ahead: Censorship, AI, disinformation, and repression undermining elections
IFEX Asia & Pacific Regional Editor Mong Palatino takes us on a tour of some of the challenges, trends, and prospects related to freedom of expression and democracy in the region.
An ‘eradication’ of journalism in Palestine, and a censored global climate summit
November 2023 in MENA: A free expression round up produced by IFEX’s Regional Editor Naseem Tarawnah, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region.
Digging into the reality of shutdowns in the Americas: An insidious threat
Special Issue: Laura Vidal looks into internet shutdowns and the complexities of this practice in the region. Based on IFEX member reports and news from the region.
An award for Ayité…. and the long arc of justice in a month of tragedy and triumph
November 2023 in Africa: A free expression round-up produced by IFEX’s Regional Editor Reyhana Masters, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region.
A massive data breach, a TikTok ban, a mass crackdown, and ‘overpolicing free speech’
November 2023 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.
A disturbing pardon and pro-Palestinian expression under pressure
November 2023 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.
Egypt’s elections in a restrictive civic space, impunity fuels targeting of journalists in Palestine and Sudan
Special International Day to End Impunity Issue: Naseem Tarawnah’s latest Middle East & North Africa brief shines a light on the intersections between impunity, journalists’ safety, and elections, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region.
High stakes: Interventions to diffuse tensions and support safety of journalists during elections
Special International Day to End Impunity Issue: Reyhana Masters’ latest Africa brief shines a light on the intersections between impunity, journalists’ safety, and elections, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region.
Threat-patterns: Endangering journalists during elections; plus a landmark moment for SLAPPs
Special International Day to End Impunity Issue: Cathal Sheerin’s latest Europe & Central Asia brief shines a light on the intersections between impunity, journalists’ safety, and elections, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region.
Elusive justice: Combatting election disinformation and impunity; journalists freed in China and Afghanistan
Special International Day to End Impunity Issue: Mong Palatino’s latest Asia and Pacific brief shines a light on the intersections between impunity, journalists’ safety, and elections, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region.
A constant struggle: Impunity and journalists’ safety in electoral contexts in the Americas
Special International Day to End Impunity Issue: Laura Vidal’s latest Americas brief shines a light on the intersections between impunity, journalists’ safety and elections, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region.