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Philippines: UN experts decry Frenchie Cumpio and Marielle Domequil’s condemnation, call for their provisional release

5 March 2026, GENEVA – The conviction of journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio and human rights defender Marielle Domequil in the Philippines on charges of financing terrorism is deeply troubling, UN experts* said today. “Frenchie and Marielle have suffered six years of...

Germany: UN expert warns space for freedom of expression is shrinking amidst growing threats

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German Deutsch (PDF) 6 February 2026, BERLIN – Germany is at a critical juncture for freedom of expression and must prioritise the expansion of safe, inclusive spaces to discuss diverse opinions, a UN expert* said today. “Antisemitism, Islamophobia, anti-migrant and...

Israel must ensure safety and liberty of Flotilla activists after another interception in international waters: UN expert

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8 October 2025, GENEVA – Israel must guarantee the safety and human rights of all individuals aboard the Conscience and other vessels of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition intercepted this morning, a UN expert said today. “This attack against unarmed civilians on the high...

REPORT: “Freedom of expression and elections in the digital age”

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18 JUNE 2025, GENEVA – In this report, the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression, Irene Khan, examines the vital role of freedom of opinion and expression in ensuring free and fair elections. She...

Interview: ‘Gaza is the deadliest conflict for media workers in over 30 years’

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Reposted from IPS-Journal: What global trends currently pose the greatest threat to freedom of expression? The greatest threat today is the backsliding of democracies. Authoritarian states have long maintained a totalitarian stance, systematically suppressing and...

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