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IFEX @ifex.org · 42m

#China 🇨🇳 “Dong Yuyu has been in prison for more than three years; it is time to end this injustice and let him be reunited with his family,” said @pressfreedom.bsky.social Asia-Pacific Director Beh Lih Yi

Chinese court delays ruling on appeal of jailed journalist Dong Yuyu - Committee to Protect Journalists

New York, October 9, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Chinese authorities to immediately release journalist Dong Yuyu, after a court again delayed a decision on his appeal against a…

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IFEX @ifex.org · 10h

#Colombia 🇨🇴 FLIP denounces that the mayor of El Tambo, Nariño, is using a contempt incident as a pretext to censor the press. (In Spanish)

Alcalde de El Tambo, Nariño, usa incidente de desacato para censurar a la prensa | FLIP

Un uso indebido de mecanismos constitucionales por parte del Alcalde y la tesorera de la administración, afecta el ejercicio periodístico en El Tambo, Nariño. En lugar de cumplir con su propósito…

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IFEX @ifex.org · 12h

#Yemen 🇾🇪 In a new @hrw.org report, dozens have been arrested by Houthi authorities for peacefully marking Yemen’s September 26 Revolution. The crackdown reflects a wider campaign silencing activists and critics through arbitrary detention and disappearances.

Yemen: Houthis arrest dozens commemorating national holiday - IFEX

The arrests reflect an escalating campaign to silence activists and critics, as Houthi authorities tighten control through intimidation, arbitrary detention, and enforced disappearances.

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IFEX @ifex.org · 14h

#Niger 🇳🇪 @globalfreemedia.bsky.social expresses concern over the misuse of cybercrime and security laws that have led to the imprisonment of four journalists in separate cases. buff.ly/K7JiLUe

IFEX @ifex.org · 15h

#Nepal 🇳🇵 Abdulrosheed Fadipe of @globalvoices.org interviewed Roshan Shrestha, founder of independent digital media platform Khoj Samachar about their mission and the challenges they face in their work

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"We want our audience to see that journalism is not only about leaders and cities, but also about the real struggles of common people — and that truth can bring real change."

IFEX @ifex.org · 17h

#Americas 🌎 Voces del Sur, together with IFEX members FOPEA, IPYS, IPYS Venezuela, FLIP, CLibre, Fundamedios, CAinfo, IPLEX, and @abraji.bsky.social, releases the 2024 Shadow Report, showing that the state remains the main aggressor against the press in Latin America. (In Spanish)

Periodismo, violencia y persecución - Informe sombra sobre la libertad de prensa en américa latina - IFEX

En 2024, la violencia contra la prensa en América Latina se mantuvo con dinámicas que combinan viejas y nuevas formas de silenciamiento. La Red Voces del Sur (VDS) documentó 3.766 alertas en 17…

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IFEX @ifex.org · 18h

#Palestine 🇵🇸 Global civil society, joined by IFEX, denounces Israeli, US, and UK sanctions against Palestinian organisations seeking accountability for war crimes. The statement warns these reprisals silence defenders and erode freedom of expression.

Global rights groups condemn attacks on Palestinian organisations - IFEX

IFEX joins rights groups in condemning global threats and legal intimidation aimed at silencing Palestinian organisations pursuing justice and accountability for war crimes.

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IFEX @ifex.org · 20h

#Belarus 🇧🇾 BAJ reports that the Lukashenka regime has opened three 'extremism' cases against Belarusian journalist Andrei Mialeshka; his mother and sister have also been put under pressure by the authorities. buff.ly/dMGrb3A

IFEX @ifex.org · 1d

#Pakistan 🇵🇰 Pakistan Press Foundation said the attack is "entirely unacceptable, and the police must work towards protecting media professionals rather than becoming the source of their intimidation and assault."

Pakistan Press Foundation expresses outrage over violent raid, assault of journalists by police at the National Press Club - IFEX

Media groups described the incident as an attack on the sanctity of the press club.

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IFEX @ifex.org · 1d

#Ecuador 🇪🇨 FUNDAMEDIOS reports on attacks against journalists covering the national strike in Quito. (In Spanish)

Policías agreden a periodistas mientras cubrían el paro en Quito

Este domingo, durante la cobertura del paro en Quito, miembros de la Policía Nacional agredieron a periodistas.

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IFEX @ifex.org · 1d

#Oman 🇴🇲 @gulfcentre4hr.bsky.social warns that new media regulations give authorities broad powers to suspend or revoke licenses and control content, further restricting media freedom and dissent. buff.ly/Tc7Z30U

IFEX @ifex.org · 1d

#Chad 🇹🇩 @hrw.org renounces the government’s decree revoking the citizenship of journalist Charfadine Galmaye Saleh and blogger Makaila Nguebla - a repressive move to silence dissent and intimidate exiled critics.

Chad’s Weaponization of Citizenship

On September 17 the Chadian authorities published a decree purporting to strip blogger Makaila Nguebla and journalist Charfadine Galmaye Saleh of their nationality. The move marks a chilling…

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IFEX @ifex.org · 1d

#Americas 🌎 The 2024 Informe Sombra, led by Voces del Sur with partners and IFEX members, shows violence against journalists in the region is structural, not circumstantial.

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“2024 confirmed that violence against journalists in Latin America is not circumstantial. It is fuelled by the convergence of state repression, organised crime, abusive judicialisation, and stigmatising discourse from those in power.”

Informe Sombra 2024, Voces del Sur

IFEX @ifex.org · 1d

#Africa 🌍 A week after #IDUAI, we’re reminded how the continent leads on #AccessToInformation. In this podcast, Gilbert Sendugwa & Lamin Jahateh unpack why ATI laws are key to accountability, strong institutions & human rights.

IFEX Africa Brief - International Day for Universal Access to Information

28 September is the International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI), and this year’s theme focuses on the importance of ATI laws for building strong institutions. We invited two leading

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IFEX @ifex.org · 1d

#Europe 🌐 A new MFRR report reveals access to information is under threat. Focusing on #Germany, #Hungary, #Malta, and #Ukraine it finds journalists’ FOI requests are frequently ignored, partially-responded to, or blocked by the authorities. buff.ly/NsDxBgh

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IFEX @ifex.org · 1d

#Ukraine 🇺🇦 @efjeurope.bsky.social calls for an investigation into the Russian drone strike that killed French photojournalist Antoni Lallican and wounded Ukrainian journalist Heorhiy Ivanchenko. buff.ly/V4V2S8B

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IFEX @ifex.org · 2d

#Philippines 🇵🇭 The Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility said that in a "protest marked by numerous arrests and injuries, state actors — especially police officers — must not use force or deploy crowd-control measures to impede media coverage."

Journalists assaulted, obstructed, and exposed to tear gas during anti-corruption Manila protest - IFEX

Some members of media said they suffered injuries from police attacks directed at the press.

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IFEX @ifex.org · 2d

🌎 #Americas: @digitalaction.bsky.social @Observacom and the Forum on Information & Democracy, invite you to the launch of the report: “Shadow Banning: The Subtle and Hidden Censorship of Major Digital Platforms.” (Event in SP and EN).

Register here: 👉

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IFEX @ifex.org · 2d

#MENA 🌐 Access to information remains restricted across the region due to weak laws, poor enforcement, and limited oversight. @article19.bsky.social urges states to adopt effective RTI legislation and empower citizens. buff.ly/29KBba8 #RightToKnow

IFEX @ifex.org · 2d

#GuineaBissau 🇬🇼 The MFWA and SINJOTECS condemn the Supreme Court’s exclusion of three radio stations from a critical press briefing. buff.ly/qQOvDEH

IFEX @ifex.org · 2d

#WestAfrica 🌍 During this year’s #IDUAI2025, MFWA warned that weak ATI law implementation leaves investigative environmental journalists vulnerable to harassment & prosecution.

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"Environmental protection cannot be achieved without quality information. And quality information cannot thrive in contexts where civic spaces are restricted, and the work of journalists and activists is criminalised." Media Foundation for West Africa

IFEX @ifex.org · 2d

#China 🇨🇳 @oiwan.bsky.social of @globalvoices.org explores the crackdown being waged by China's Cyberspace Administration against “negativity” in society which targets influencers, fan communities, and internet users who “sell” antagonism and negative sentiments.

China’s Cyberspace Administration is suppressing ‘pessimistic and negative sentiments’ online

China's Cyberspace Administration (CAC) announced on September 22 the launch of a two-month campaign to curb content that incites antagonism and violence, and amplifies pessimistic and negative…

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IFEX @ifex.org · 2d

#Venezuela 🇻🇪 Espacio Público warns that WhatsApp remains under state scrutiny, with potential impacts on privacy and freedom of expression. (In Spanish)

WhatsApp sigue en el radar estatal · Espacio Público

WhatsApp sigue en el radar estatal

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IFEX @ifex.org · 2d

#France 🇫🇷 September saw several journalists assaulted by police while covering protests. @article19.bsky.social and MFRR partners call for an independent and swift investigation into these attacks.https://buff.ly/TUHqos2

IFEX @ifex.org · 3d

#Malaysia 🇲🇾 Centre for Independent Journalism & PEN Malaysia raised this question after Murray Hunter's arrest. "Is this a justifiable use of law enforcement and taxpayers’ money to pursue a political commentator abroad for alleged defamation against a public institution?"

Malaysia: Detention of political commentator Murray Hunter a suppression of free speech - IFEX

The Australian-born journalist and political commentator was arrested at Bangkok airport allegedly for defamation at the behest of Malaysian authorities.

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