Frequent references to 'colour revolution', 'traditional values', the 'evil' West, and 'Maidan' are lifted out of the Russian playbook on undermining peaceful demonstrations.

This briefing paper, presented by the Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR), aims to provide insight into the evolving political landscape of Syria. It seeks to highlight the significant developments ...

AI tools, while transformative in terms of efficiency, multilingualism and data analysis, among other processes, also raise unique ethical questions. AI-generated misinformation and disinformation, ...

Journalist Abdou Nguer remains in custody despite clear evidence he did not author the controversial TikTok post that led to his arrest.

A new report by PEN Norway examines how Kurdish journalists, writers and activists are discriminated against in the Turkish legal system due to official attitudes towards their native language.

The Private Voluntary Organisations Amendment Act signed into law by President Mnangagwa grants the government sweeping powers to curb the work of all NGOs, further eroding free expression and ...

Un nuevo informe publicado por el Fondo para el Periodismo en el Exilio destaca la resiliencia y el papel crucial de los medios independientes que continúan informando desde el exilio.

Facing constant danger and uncertainty, Sudanese journalists in exile are risking everything to report the truth and need immediate protection to continue their work.

The ongoing detention of journalist Blessed Mhlanga on unfounded charges highlights Zimbabwe’s escalating assault on press freedom and free expression.

Metamorphosis summarises the discussion at a recent event on political advertising and online media during elections, and calls for greater transparency and oversight.

Repression has permeated every sector of society, targeting journalists, civil society actors, women, and even ordinary citizens who express dissenting views.

The final quarter of 2024 saw an increase in the criminal prosecution of journalists at home and in absentia, more searches of journalists' homes and offices, and broader censorship.