Freedom IndexGlobal Free Speech
Global Free Speech covers international stories and trends affecting the right to speak, publish, and share ideas across borders. From government crackdowns to grassroots movements, this category highlights the global fight for free expression in diverse political and cultural landscapes.
New York, December 2, 2025—Kazakh authorities should drop criminal “false information” charges against Gulnara Bazhkenova, editor-in-chief of the independent outlet…
New York, December 2, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) announced on Tuesday four new members to its board of…
New York, December 2, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls for an urgent investigation into the killing of journalist Taj…
New York, December 2, 2025 — Since what human rights groups and UN experts agree is a genocide in Gaza…
New York, December 2, 2025—Pakistani authorities must immediately release journalist Sohrab Barkat, drop all pending charges against him, and cease…
Bogotá, December 1, 2025—Colombian authorities should thoroughly investigate threats made by a rebel group against the investigative unit of news…
The long-running corruption scandal surrounding the diversion of funds from Ukraine’s energy sector proved to be both a prelude and…
Istanbul, December 1, 2025—Turkish authorities should immediately release journalist Farih Altaylı pending his appeal, the Committee to Protect Journalists said…
Washington, D.C., December 1, 2025—A White House website purporting to tackle “media bias” in fact creates a skewed representation of…
Berlin, December 1, 2025 — The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Italian authorities to swiftly complete their investigation into…
New York, December 1, 2025—Algerian authorities must immediately and unconditionally release veteran columnist Saad Bouakba, who was arrested on November…
While Donald Trump might dismiss the most egregious actions of Gulf States as “things happen”, dissidents are taking justice into…