Free press
Journalists forced into exile rise sharply worldwide, Afghanistan accounts for almost half
Reporters Without Borders, known by its French acronym RSF, said it supported 1,468 journalists between 2021 and 2025 who fled threats, imprisonment, or threats to their lives.
Does Syria’s rise in the Press Freedom Index reflect reality? - analysis
Foreign press urges Israel's High Court to speed up Gaza access ruling
Inside Israel's media war: Who shapes the narrative now?
Iran has released five detained Americans from prison
There is no guarantee of their safe return, but the improvement in their circumstances is welcomed by family and friends.
Free press needs to be free for all sides - analysis
Allowing opinions to be aired even if the government or those in the opposition don’t like what those voices are saying. That is the meaning of a free press.
Prominent Russian journalist and lawyer attacked in Chechnya
The attackers shaved Milashina's head, broke several of her fingers and covered her head with green dye, according to human rights group Memorial.
Russian system to scan internet for undesired content and dissent
Fines will be imposed for those sharing "LGBT propaganda," or share anti-Russian speech
Turkey’s authoritarianism increases targeting journalists, opposition - analysis
Amid the Ukraine war, Ankara has positioned itself as a friend to both sides, working with Russia on trade while also working with Ukraine.
Musk says will restore recently suspended journalists' Twitter accounts
Activists launch independent haredi news organization
Naftuli Moster is launching a news organization focused on tackling the news desert in the haredi world.
Israeli reporter resigns after 40 years: 'Freedom of press at risk'
Matzliach urged journalists to "to protect the freedom of the press and freedom of expression."
Russia silences another publication: Novaya Gazeta's magazine
Novaya Gazeta suspended publication in Russia in March after being cautioned for violating new laws censoring coverage of the conflict in Ukraine.
Russia-Ukraine war: Russia claims 20 journalists murdered in Ukraine
The claim that Russian journalists are being killed in Ukraine echoes similar narratives pushed by the Kremlin back in April.
