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Nigerian Army Detains Journalist Lawrence Zongo While Visiting Injured Relatives at Military Hospital

Nigerian journalist and human rights defender Lawrence Zongo was arrested by military personnel on October 5, 2026, while visiting relatives receiving medical treatment at a military hospital in Jos, Plateau State. Zongo works for TruthNigeria and also volunteers as a reporter with Amnesty International Nigeria. He had reportedly gone to the military medical facility to check on family members who

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Concern Grows Over Ugandan Journalist Eria Jengo’s Disappearance

Concern is mounting over the disappearance of Ugandan journalist Eria Jengo, who has been missing since September 10, when he was reportedly abducted by unidentified individuals while returning to his workplace in Kampala. More than a month later, his family and colleagues are still waiting for answers about his whereabouts and safety. Jengo works as a crime reporter for Baba

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At Free Press Alliance, we believe that freedom of press and access to information are crucial for empowering people and driving development.

  • Protect journalists at risk worldwide
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We advocate for democratic societies where individuals can control their lives through access to accurate, fair, and unbiased information.

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In this space, we spotlight outstanding journalistic work from around the world—stories that inform, inspire, and spark change. These are the voices pushing boundaries, holding power to account, and reminding us of journalism’s vital role in society.

Adrift: Senegal’s Coastal Crisis and the Deadly Route to Europe

This powerful documentary by the Environmental Justice Foundation follows Abdou, a young Senegalese fisherman forced to embark on a perilous journey to Europe. Through his story, the film exposes the devastating impact of illegal fishing and marine resource depletion, driving entire communities toward forced migration. A vital piece that highlights the intersection of environmental justice, human rights, and migration.

Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers.

Article 19, Universal Declaration of Human Rights

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