
UN: States must follow Model Protocol on protests
Summary ARTICLE 19 made this statement during the interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on freedom of peaceful assembly and of association at the 55th

Summary ARTICLE 19 made this statement during the interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on freedom of peaceful assembly and of association at the 55th
Yesterday, 38 members of the Freedom Online Coalition (FOC) published a joint statement condemning internet shutdowns and network disruptions amid elections. The joint statement was issued during the

ARTICLE 19 calls on the Burkinabe authorities to immediately cease the crackdown on French media outlets and uphold their obligations to respect and protect freedom

We human rights, internet freedom and media organizations strongly condemn the recent restrictions on internet access in Senegal, which were noted on the sidelines of

ARTICLE 19 strongly condemns the killing of protesters and the prevailing culture of impunity in Guinea. The tragic events that unfolded during a demonstration in

Summary This is a follow-up on a shorter statement published on 31 March, and provides further detail and analysis of recent events in Senegal, including

ARTICLE 19 is alarmed by the ongoing restrictions on civic space in Senegal, making the exercise of public freedoms extremely difficult, particularly rights to freedom

As Nigeria moves forward under a new president and administration, ARTICLE 19 urges the Nigerian government to take urgent action to protect journalists and ensure

Elections are a cornerstone of democracy, but if they are held amidst insecurity and human rights violations, their value and legitimacy are called into question. As