press freedom

Report cautions that media freedom is nearing a critical juncture in numerous EU nations

Attacks against journalists and limited access to public interest information are profoundly affecting media freedom in Europe, according to a network of civil liberties NGOs. “Media freedom and pluralism still…

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Polish media vow to protect press freedom amid gov’t influence fears

WARSAW, June 28 (Reuters) - The editors of dozens of Polish media outlets published a joint declaration in defence of press freedom on Wednesday following complaints by critics of the…

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Mexico records deadliest year yet for journalists, with 18 murders so far

This year will be the deadliest on record for journalists in Mexico, with 18 killed so far, human rights organization Article 19 said in a report issued this week. Of…

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Using spyware against journalists ‘completely unacceptable’ -EU’s von der Leyen

Using spyware against journalists istotally unacceptable, the European Commission chief said on Monday after reports that Israeli spyware was used to hack the smartphones of journalists, government officials and rights…

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Israeli firm’s spyware used to target journalists’ cell phones

An Israeli company's spyware was used in attempted and successful hacks of 37 smartphones belonging to journalists, government officials and human rights activists around the world, according to an investigation…

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Europol should be able to investigate corruption allegations, MEP insist

MEPs demand more ‘powers to intervene’ against states with uninvited Europol corruption investigations during a webinar on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day. Speaking during the event, MEP David…

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Bloggers, journalists may now be labelled ‘foreign agents’ in Russia

Rights activists warned of greater curbs on media and online freedom in Russia as MPs backed a controversial bill that could lead bloggers and independent journalists to be labelled "foreign…

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Australian media unites to rally for press freedom

Australian media companies have redacted their front pages to highlight the constraints on media organisations under strict national security legislation. National mastheads, including The Australian and the Financial Review, ran…

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‘Moral imperative’ to stop threat to media freedom

Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, UK Minister for Human Rights, has said that the current crackdown on journalists across the world is a deep-rooted problem, and a rebuke to the rule…

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Amal Clooney addresses British Foreign Office ambassadors on defending journalists

Special Envoy for Media Freedom Amal Clooney this week addressed Foreign Office ambassadors during the FCO’s annual Leadership Week to talk about her work defending journalists across the globe, and…

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Police search headquarters of Australian public broadcaster

Police have raided the Sydney headquarters of the Australian Broadcasting Corp (ABC), in a second day of searches targeting journalists. The ABC has protested over the raid. The Australian Federal…

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Malta drops 12 places in World Press Freedom Index

In a large part of the world, journalists are facing increased hostility, but progress in Africa is a sign for hope. That's according to the latest World Press Freedom Index…

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