The arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu on corruption charges has sparked nationwide protests and raised critical questions about press freedom in Turkey. The crackdown on journalists covering the events highlights a growing trend of media suppression, which threatens democratic principles and the public’s right to information. A Press Under Attack Turkey has long been criticized for its deteriorating press freedom. İmamoğlu’s arrest has intensified these concerns, as multiple journalists were detained while covering protests against his imprisonment. Press organizations have condemned these actions, emphasizing that journalism is not a crime and that the detentions serve to intimidate the media from reporting on government opposition. In addition to physical violence against reporters, Turkish authorities have extended restrictions on independent news outlets and intensified online censorship. This aligns with previous patterns in which opposition voices are systematically silenced through legal actions, arrests, and media blackouts. The Political Motive Behind İmamoğlu’s Arrest

India ranks 159th out of 180 countries in the Press Freedom Index, according to Reporters Without Borders, making it one of the most dangerous countries for journalists. The Decline of Press Freedom Under Modi’s Leadership Since 2014, India has been governed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and a key figure in Hindu nationalism. Under his rule, press repression has intensified, as powerful business families control major media outlets, limiting journalistic independence and diversity of opinion. India’s Media Landscape: Control and Influence India’s media landscape is vast, catering to a population of 1.4 billion people and 197 million households with television sets. The country has nearly 900 private TV channels, with half dedicated to news. The public broadcaster, Doordarshan, operates in 23 languages and reaches millions. Despite the continued significance of print media, with around 140,000 publications in over 20 languages and a combined

Mozambique, an African country on the shores of the Indian Ocean and one of the poorest nations in the world, is facing a worrying surge of censorship, repression, and threats against journalists. The situation has drastically worsened in recent months, particularly after the October 2024 elections.  Journalists Targeted: Murders, Disappearances, and Repression  Between December 2024 and January 2025, severe violations of press freedom have been recorded in Mozambique. The persecution of journalists has reached alarming levels, with murders, attacks, and enforced disappearances.  The Murder of Albino Sibia  On December 12, 2024, blogger and journalist Albino Sibia was broadcasting the post-election protests live on Facebook when he was shot by police officers. Sibia was hit twice in the back while documenting the unrest. His last words were: “Help. I got shot and they keep shooting… I am dying.”  He died four hours later while being transported to a local hospital. His