Global 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, November 13, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) is pleased to announce the appointment of Fiona O’Brien as…
This article first appeared in Volume 54, Issue 3 of our print edition of Index on Censorship, titled Truth, trust…
New York, November 13, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists on Thursday urged Chinese authorities to immediately release journalist Dong Yuyu…
Abuja, November 12, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on authorities in Benin to release Nigerian YouTube-based travel journalist Mathew…
New York, November 12, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Tunisian authorities to immediately and unconditionally release political commentator…
Bangkok, November 12, 2025—Myanmar authorities must immediately drop charges against AAMIJ News, release its freelance contributor Myat Thu Kyaw, who…
In a joint statement, the Committee to Protect Journalists and 18 human rights and press freedom organizations called on Egyptian…
Ahead of an appeals court ruling on November 13, the Committee to Protect Journalists called on China’s Foreign Minister Wang…
Mexico City, November 11, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Chilean authorities to stop the harassment and intimidation of…
Miami, November 10, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists is deeply concerned about the reported arson attack on independent radio station Radio Émancipation,…
Berlin, November 10, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Serbian authorities to urgently investigate three incidents in which journalists were attacked or intimidated…
Ahead of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s planned visit to Washington on November 18, 2025, the Committee to Protect…
