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.
Purges have defined Xi Jinping’s leadership from the start. Just before he came to power, he moved against his then…
New York, February 9, 2026 — Algerian authorities must immediately and unconditionally release journalist Omar Ferhat, director of the local…
Today we woke up to the news that Jimmy Lai had been sentenced to 20 years in prison in his…
New York, February 9, 2026—The Committee to Protect Journalists on Monday condemned the 20-year prison sentence handed down to publisher…
Dakar, February 6, 2026—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Malian authorities to immediately release Youssouf Sissoko, who was detained…
New York, February 6, 2026—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Mozambican authorities to investigate a shooting described by journalist…
New York, February 6, 2026—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Hong Kong authorities to cease targeting journalists and release…
Bangkok, February 6, 2026—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Cambodian authorities to immediately and unconditionally release journalist Hem Vanna,…
New York, February 6, 2026—The Committee to Protect Journalists and more than 90 media groups around the world have called…
New York, February 6, 2026—Chinese authorities must immediately release independent journalists Liu Hu and Wu Yingjiao, who were detained days after publishing…
New York, February 5, 2026—Following escalating threats to the safety of journalists nationwide, two international press freedom organizations – the…
This article was commissioned for the Winter 2025 issue of Index on Censorship, Gen Z is revolting: Why the world’s…