The Crackdown on Journalists and Freedom of Expression in Guinea Background Guinea, a country in West Africa, has been facing a concerning violation of the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and freedom of expression. In May 2022, the government made a decision to ban all rallies, which has since […]
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Amnesty International Demands Dropping Charges Against 13 Journalists in Guinea
Crackdown on Freedom of Expression: Journalists Arrested in Guinea The Violation of Human Rights Amidst ongoing concerns over the deterioration of freedom of expression and peaceful assembly in Guinea, the recent arrest and prosecution of 13 journalists following a peaceful rally have sparked outrage and condemnation. Amnesty International’s researcher, Fabien […]
Journalists in Iran Face New Charges: A Battle for Press Freedom
Iran: New Charges Against Journalists Reflect Relentless Crackdown on Media, Rights Defenders, and Civil Society July 3, 2023 Current Affairs Commentator Introduction The Iranian authorities have recently brought “propaganda” and “national security” charges against three journalists, further highlighting their relentless crackdown on media, rights defenders, and civil society. Saeideh Shafiei, Mehrnoush […]
“Morocco’s Imprisoned Academics and Journalists Denied Access to Reading and Writing, a Violation of Freedom of Expression”
Amnesty International has recently highlighted the issue of prisoners being denied the right to read and write in Moroccan prisons, in violation of the United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners. This World Press Freedom Day reminds us of the importance of freedom of expression and the […]