The arrest of Serge Sindani for publishing a distant image of military aircraft highlights how national security claims are being used to silence journalism in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The opaque drafting process behind the Zambia Institute of Journalism Bill has raised concern among media stakeholders over its potentially repressive impact on media freedom.

Human rights groups said the Telegram ban could further restrict the flow of information in the country.

A UN report reveals Egypt’s cross-border harassment of Basma Mostafa, prompting calls for investigations and German protection. This statement was originally published on cihrs.org on 24 June 2025. We ...

Despite continued evidence of spyware misuse, little meaningful follow-up has occurred since the European Parliament's PEGA Committee issued its key recommendations in 2022.

Partial releases in Saudi Arabia hide systematic restrictions as travel bans, vague charges and unformalised pardons keep many activists behind bars.

The media blackout ordered by Kenyan authorities during nationwide anti-tax protests highlights growing repression and disregard for both press freedom and constitutional checks.

Rights groups warn Bahrain's draft press law could lead to censorship and legal harassment of journalists and online creators through strict licensing and harsh penalties.

Restrictions and censorship targeting foreign journalists increase as Israel intensifies efforts to control the narrative during its multiple military assaults in the region.

The Afghanistan Journalists Center (AFJC) welcomes the release of Sayed Rahim Saidi, editor and producer of the YouTube channel ANAR Media, who had been detained for over eleven months. Saidi was ...

As Israeli attacks target media and prisons, Iran intensifies crackdowns with arrests, internet shutdowns, and threats against journalists at home and abroad, risking press freedom and safety.

This article examines the government's use of Section 79(3)(b) and its broader implications for digital free speech and executive accountability.