The International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists For IFEX, 2 November is always a day of strong emotions. It is an annual reminder of the crimes committed against the media, but equally an opportunity to build solidarity and inspire action. IFEX’ Regional Editors marked IDEI 2023 by sharing recent stories and trends from their regions about the dangers journalists incur in the course of their work – dangers that are heightened during elections. Read more here. |
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Malian authorities continue to squeeze country’s civic space
Mali’s government has banned the media from covering all activities of political parties.
IAPA warns of growing risks to freedom of expression and the press in the Americas
The Inter-American Press Association published the conclusions of their semi-annual meeting, summarizing the most important challenges in terms of Freedom of Expression in the Americas.
Zambian authorities ban political rally
Contradictory reasons given by Zambia police spokesperson for detention of broadcast journalists Rodgers Mwiimba and Innocent Phiri.
Russia blocks RSF website ahead of World Press Freedom Index release
The censorship of the entire rsf.org domain site began on 18 April 2024. No reason has been given. An RSF mirror site is nonetheless still accessible within Russia.
Georgia: Police assault at least 4 journalists covering ‘foreign agents’ bill protests
The Georgian Parliament should reject the ‘foreign agents’ bill. The authorities should also investigate allegations of police brutality against journalists and hold those responsible accountable – CPJ
Indonesian Constitutional Court: ‘Fake news’ and defamation articles in the Criminal Code are unconstitutional
Petitioners argued that the articles mentioned in the ruling have been misused to criminalize the work of human rights activists, journalists, and state critics.