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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Pakistan: Stakeholders express concern over X disruption; call on telecom regulator for transparency
A statement signed by nearly 30 civil society groups highlights the adverse impact of growing digital censorship in the country.
Call for withdrawal of Slovakia’s repressive broadcast law
Journalists and media freedom groups call for the urgent withdrawal of a proposed legislation allowing political control over public-service media in Slovakia.
Hong Kong: Tech companies must speak out against internet censorship
Michael Caster of ARTICLE 19 outlined a number of ways in which global tech companies can resist the growing assault on free expression online in Hong Kong.
UN: Cybercrime Convention still deeply flawed after seven sessions
“Even after seven sessions of negotiations, there is still no consensus on the basic scope of the Convention or its safeguards against misuse” – ARTICLE 19
Kyrgyz President should reject ‘foreign agents’ law
“President Japarov must show that his stated commitment to free speech is more than empty words by vetoing the bill and withdrawing his support for any form of foreign agent law” – CPJ
UK government should end its crackdown on right to protest
Rights groups call on UK government to reverse its crackdown on the right to protest and stop conflating protests with extremism.