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 Press Foundation condemns killing of Khuzdar Press Club president Maulana Muhammad Siddique Mengal
The journalist was killed in a bomb attack on World Press Freedom Day.
The role of Pacific media in addressing the climate crisis
Pacific journalists are crucial in raising awareness about the crisis and holding developed nations accountable.
World Press Freedom Index finds states are failing to protect journalism
In its annual survey, RSF highlights the failure of political authorities to protect the press, and the challenge that disinformation presents to journalism in a “super election year”.
Istanbul police obstruct, tear gas, shoot at reporters during May Day march
“Police are legally obligated to protect field reporters, not obstruct them from performing their duty, but Turkish police routinely do the opposite” – CPJ
Gaza journalists’ perpetual peril, a clampdown on pro-Palestinian protests, and Sudan’s toxic information battle
April 2024 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.
Journalists who ‘crossed the line’, digital repression, blasphemy prosecutions, and marriage equality bill
April 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.