Catch up on the latest international news on freedom of press.
Two Turkish journalists were found guilty on separate charges related to their reporting on politically sensitive issues, raising concerns about press freedom in the country. In Mardin, Öznur Değer, news
On October 12, Saleh Aljafarawi, a 28-year-old Palestinian freelance journalist, was killed by members of an Israel-linked militia fighting Hamas in the Sabra neighborhood of Gaza City, just days after
All 32 journalists detained by Israeli forces while covering the Global Sumud Flotilla, a humanitarian mission to Gaza, have now been released, according to press freedom groups. The Global Sumud
Mario Guevara, an Emmy Award-winning journalist from El Salvador, was deported after being held in ICE custody for nearly 100 days following his arrest while covering the No Kings Day
Alaa Abdel Fattah, a British-Egyptian journalist and prominent voice for human rights, has been released after six years behind bars on charges of “spreading false news.” His imprisonment stemmed from
On September 20 and 21, 2025, Peruvian police used rubber bullets, tear gas, and even rocks to disperse protests against President Dina Boluarte. During the crackdown, at least seven journalists
On September 11, Belarus released 52 political prisoners, including eight journalists who had been unjustly detained for years. Their freedom followed the United States’ decision to lift sanctions on Belarus
Mass protests swept across Nepal on Monday, Sept. 8, after the government moved to ban several major social media platforms. What began as peaceful demonstrations, largely led by young people
Ecuador is facing one of the most severe waves of violence in its recent history. Every day, violent deaths are reported, and the population lives under constant fear. In this
At least five journalists were killed on Monday morning when Israeli forces struck Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ). The attack,